crying for effect, but out of the cold, terrifying realization that her life of luxury and deceit was over.
"Detective," Ethan said, his voice steady despite the betrayal shattering his heart. "Mrs. Victoria Miller has been executing unauthorized access transfers to Vanguard Capital. You'll find the full encrypted logs on her device."
The detective nodded to his partner, who stepped forward and placed steel handcuffs around Victoria's wrists, pulling her up from the floor.
Victoria didn't look at Ethan. She couldn't look at Arthur. As she was led down the sterile white corridor toward the elevator, the heavy silence of the hospital wing returned.
Act IV: The Dawn of Recovery
Chapter 7: The Unbroken Bond
The sun began to set over Manhattan, casting a warm amber glow through the large windows of the hospital VIP suite.