Chapter 5 - The Severing of BloodSergeant Miller's expression changed.
He turned toward Victoria.
"Doña Victoria Vargas, turn around."
She stared at him.
"You wouldn't dare."
"Hands behind your back."
The handcuffs snapped shut.
Victoria screamed.
"You don't understand who I am!"
Alejandro watched without triumph.
He simply looked exhausted.
Victoria had spent years believing money could purchase loyalty, silence, and obedience.
Now she discovered there were things money could not buy.
Truth.
Evidence.
And consequences.
As officers escorted her outside, flashing blue lights washed over the mansion.
Neighbors gathered behind their curtains.
The queen of the neighborhood was being taken away in handcuffs.
When the front door finally closed, Elena collapsed.
Alejandro dropped to his knees beside her.
For the first time since returning, the soldier disappeared.
Only a husband remained.
"I'm sorry," he whispered.
Elena touched his face.
"I thought I lost you."
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"I know."
They held each other while both cried.
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