Chapter 7 - Secrets Rendered Bare
Just as the guards reached the landing, the heavy oak doors at the main entrance crashed open.
Federal agents clad in tactical gear flooded the foyer, led by Special Agent Harris of the FBI’s Financial Crimes and Human Trafficking Task Force. Behind them stood Marcus and Elena Cruz, holding a federal warrant and broadcast recording gear.
"Federal agents! Put your weapons down immediately!" Agent Harris bellowed.
Daniel went dead pale. "What is the meaning of this? This is private property! My father is a State Senator!"
"Your father was arrested an hour ago in Washington," Agent Harris announced calmly, stepping up the stairs with his sidearm drawn. "We received your full financial ledgers, video surveillance feeds, and the illegal surrogacy agreements half an hour ago, courtesy of Mrs. Carter."
Daniel turned on Megan, eyes filled with frantic desperation. "Megan, please! Think about our family! We can fix this!"
Megan looked at the man she had loved, feeling no sadness—only a cool, liberating clarity.
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"You destroyed our family the moment you treated us like property," Megan said steadily.
The guards dropped their weapons and raised their hands. FBI agents rushed up the stairs, forcing Daniel to his knees and snapping handcuffs around his wrists. As he was dragged away screaming threats and excuses, Megan held Rachel close, both sisters weeping with relief.
