Chapter 5 - The Powerful Ally
Marcus dialed a private line, placing the phone on speaker.
"Chief Henderson," Marcus said smoothly, his voice returning to its charming corporate tone. "I have a trespassing issue at my residence. My brother is causing a disturbance and threatening my wife and child. Send two units immediately."
"Right away, Mr. Vance," the police chief replied over the speaker. "We'll handle it discreetly."
Elisa smiled maliciously, crossing her arms in her gold evening dress. "You see, Michael? Money rules this city. The police chief owes Marcus his career. Who do you think they're going to believe? A respected attorney or a wandering artist?"
Michael didn't argue. He simply looked down at Sophia, picking her up gently in his arms and wrapping his thick sweater around her small, cold body to hide her bruises from the draft.
"Let's go to my car, sweetie," Michael whispered to her.
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Marcus stepped in front of the kitchen exit, blocking the archway with his broad shoulders. "You're not taking my daughter anywhere. That's kidnapping, Michael. Try to step past me and I'll make sure you spend the next ten years in federal prison."
👉 What crucial witness was sitting in a black SUV parked right outside Marcus's estate gates?
