Chapter 10 - CLOSING THE PERIMETER
We pulled into our driveway in a synchronized convoy. The police officers exited their cruisers with calm, professional efficiency, securing the front and back exits of the house while Marcus Vance marched up the walkway with the emergency protective paperwork already in a clear binder. I stepped out of my car, my heart hammering against my ribs, but my mind operating with cold, tactical precision. Neighbors peered through their curtains, confused by the sudden influx of law enforcement at the quiet Mercer residence. They had no idea that behind those nursery windows, a toxic dynasty was about to collapse under the weight of its own rot. Marcus nodded to me, adjusting his tie. “Let’s bring your family home, Daniel.”
