Chapter 1: Every Witness Has a Name
Chapter 1: Every Witness Has a Name
No one spoke.
The only sound inside the Hawthorne Museum was the distant hum of the security system.
Grant finally found his voice.
"You can't imprison people."
"I didn't," I replied calmly.
"I preserved a crime scene."
The tactical officers spread through the gallery with practiced precision.
"Everyone, please remain where you are," the lead officer announced.
"This is a lawful evidence-preservation procedure. Your cooperation is appreciated."
Several guests immediately objected.
A senator demanded diplomatic immunity.
A hedge fund billionaire threatened lawsuits.
A retired judge insisted he knew the governor personally.
None of it mattered.
The museum's security director stepped forward carrying a tablet.
"All surveillance feeds have been secured."
"Audio recordings have been archived."
"Every entrance has remained under continuous observation since 6:00 p.m."
Grant swallowed.
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He suddenly remembered something.
He had assaulted me directly beneath Camera 27
