Chapter 5 - The Gala Falls SilentWithin minutes, the mansion transformed.
Police cars arrived outside.
Paramedics rushed through the front doors.
Guests crowded the hallway, whispering behind expensive hands.
The music stopped.
The champagne stopped.
The laughter disappeared.
All eyes turned toward the wall.
Arthur refused to let go of Leo.
The paramedic examined the boy.
"He's severely dehydrated," she said. "And malnourished."
Arthur closed his eyes.
The words hit harder than any accusation.
He had spent millions building hospitals.
He had donated to orphanages.
He had funded children's charities.
And his own son had been starving inside his house.
A police officer approached Isabella.
"Mrs. Montgomery, you're under arrest for child endangerment, unlawful confinement, and suspected fraud."
Isabella resisted.
"Do you know who I am?"
The officer didn't blink.
"Yes."
He put the handcuffs on her.
"And that's exactly why we're going to investigate this thoroughly."
As Isabella was led away, she looked at Arthur.
"You'll regret this."
Arthur held Leo closer.
"No."
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His eyes hardened.
"The only thing I regret is trusting you."
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