She came home early to a nightmare. Her mother locked in a cage, while a wealthy stranger tried to hide the dark truth
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Chapter 9 - The General's CallThe tablet suddenly displayed an incoming secure communication.
Valerie answered.
A senior military commander appeared on the screen.
"Captain Sterling."
"Sir."
"We have reviewed the evidence."
Valerie said nothing.
The commander continued.
"Your mother's safety is now considered a protected matter. Civilian authorities are being notified."
Victoria's knees nearly gave out.
She had expected Valerie to arrive angry.
She had never expected the evidence to already be beyond her control.
The commander looked toward the courtyard.
"Preserve everything."
"Understood."
The call ended.
Valerie lowered the tablet.
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Then she turned toward Detective Mendoza, who had arrived with responding officers.
"Now," Valerie said, "we let the law do what it was designed to do."
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