Chapter 9 - The Shocking Confrontation
Sheriff Vance froze in his tracks, his eyes bulging in sheer terror as he looked at the laser sights painting his chest. His deputies outside tried to push the front door open, but it was locked tight with industrial steel deadbolts.
"W-what is this?!" Tyler shrieked, his arrogant bravado instantly crumbling as he backed away into his father's back. "Dad! Who are these guys?!"
From the shadows of the hallway, Caleb stepped forward slowly, his black jacket unzipped, his arms crossed over his chest. His posture was completely relaxed, yet his presence radiated an aura of terrifying, absolute authority.
"Drop your weapon, Sheriff," Caleb said softly.
Sheriff Vance's hands trembled violently as he stared at the operators. "You... you can't do this! I am the elected Sheriff of Oakridge County! You are obstructing federal law!"
Colonel Marcus stepped out from behind Caleb, holding up an official federal badge and a presidential executive order stamped in gold ink.
"As of five minutes ago, Sheriff Vance, your law enforcement authority has been completely revoked by order of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Department of Defense," Marcus announced in a booming voice. "You and your deputies are being detained under Title 50 National Security protocols."
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Sheriff Vance's face turned completely white. His gun slipped from his limp fingers and clattered onto the hardwood floor. "Title 50...? Who... who the hell are you, Caleb?!"
👉 Read PART 10 to see the truth exposed to the entire town!
