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My husband slapped me in front of the whole charity gala, then wrapped his arm around his mistress and sneered, “Apologize to her, or get out.” I touched my burning cheek and smiled through the tears, because the three men standing silently behind him weren’t guests. They were my brothers—the judge, the billionaire, and the police captain—and none of them had moved yet. / Chapter 9 / 10

Chapter 9 - The Final Trap

Before Adrian could comprehend her words, the heavy oak doors of the master bedroom and the study slammed open simultaneously.

The lights blazed on, blinding him.

Adrian dropped Elena’s arm and spun around. Standing in a semi-circle around him were Marcus, Julian, and Caleb. Behind Caleb stood four heavily armed FBI agents and two uniformed police officers.

Caleb stepped forward, his police radio crackling softly in the dead silence of the room. He pointed a finger directly at Adrian’s chest.

"Adrian Vale," Caleb said, his voice booming with the full weight of the law. "You are under arrest for domestic battery, wire fraud, embezzlement, and money laundering."

Adrian staggered back, his face turning an ashen, sickly gray. "This... this is a setup. You can't do this! I have lawyers!"

"Your lawyers quit an hour ago when they saw the evidence Vanessa handed over to the feds," Julian said smoothly, stepping to stand beside Elena.

"Vanessa?" Adrian whispered, his entire world crumbling into dust. He looked at Elena, his eyes wide with disbelief. "You set me up. You left the door unlocked on purpose."

"You always were predictable," Marcus said coldly. "We knew you couldn't stand losing control. We knew you'd come here to try and intimidate her. And thanks to the wire Elena is wearing, we just got you on tape attempting to assault a witness."

Elena reached into her jacket, pulling out a small microphone, and set it on the glass table. "It's over, Adrian."

Adrian snapped. With a feral roar, he lunged toward Elena in a last, pathetic attempt to hurt her. He didn't make it two steps. Caleb and two FBI agents tackled him to the floor. The sound of metal handcuffs ratcheting tightly around his wrists echoed through the penthouse.

As they dragged a screaming, sobbing Adrian toward the door, Elena didn't look away. She watched the monster who had terrorized her being pulled into the darkness, completely powerless. The heavy door slammed shut behind him.

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