Chapter 6: The Arrival of Authority
Arthur tossed the bat aside in disgust. It clattered away, coming to rest near the shattered glass. He immediately dropped to his knees beside Clara. His hands, though shaking with residual adrenaline, were infinitely gentle as he placed them on her back, whispering soothing words, shielding her body from the chaos.
Behind him, heavy footsteps pounded down the hallway. Two corporate security officers, acting as authorized police deputies for the Vanguard district, rushed onto the scene with their hands on their holsters. They took in the shattered glass, the weeping pregnant woman, and the groaning woman in red.
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Arthur didn’t look back. His eyes were fixed on Clara.
"It's over," Arthur said, his voice cold and devoid of mercy. "Take her away."
