For Nine Years He Mistook My Silence for Surrender; What He Never Understood Was That Every Dinner I Didn’t Fight About Was a Day I Stayed Close Enough to Gather What I Needed to End Him

Ferro is likewise terminated as procurement director, effective now.” And before Roman could find a single word to answer with, the heavy doors at the end of the conference room opened.

Chapter 14 — The Warrant

Two detectives from the financial crimes unit walked in, and two uniformed officers came in behind them.

“Roman Halstead?

Sabrina Ferro?” the lead detective said.

“We have warrants for your arrest — for commercial bribery, fraud, and embezzlement.” He looked at Roman.

“And a further warrant for you, Mr.

Halstead, on an outstanding charge of domestic assault.” Sabrina began to cry as the female officer stepped forward with the handcuffs, the tablet-shield slipping forgotten onto the table.