The Heiress's Comeback
Chapter 347: [ Volume 1] Chaper 347- Shocking Throughout History

Chapter 347: [ Volume 1] Chaper 347- Shocking Throughout History

As Esme’s chilling words hung in the air, the sound of hurried footsteps echoed through the room. A group of officers stormed in, their badges gleaming under the dim lights. Their presence commanded immediate attention, and their stern expressions left no room for questions. The tension that had been boiling suddenly reached a new level.

Everyone froze, their eyes shifting to the new arrivals, except for Esme and Ray, who exchanged a knowing glance, their calm demeanor standing in stark contrast to the chaos. Following the officers was a tall figure, radiating authority—the head inspector of the internal affairs team.

As the inspector entered, her sharp gaze swept across the room before settling on the head officer and Katrina. Both visibly stiffened, their confidence crumbling under the weight of her arrival.

The inspector wasted no time. "Officer Katrina Westrand," she began, her voice cutting through the silence like a blade. "Sub-inspector of temporary aid, and self-appointed detective." Her tone was dripping with disdain.

Katrina flinched at the emphasis, but before she could muster a response, the inspector turned her attention to the head officer. "And you, Miss Head Officer," she said coldly. "Both of you are hereby suspended. Effective immediately."

The room erupted in a mix of gasps and murmurs, but the inspector silenced them with a sharp glare. Katrina’s face turned pale, and she stammered, "Suspended? What for? We’ve done nothing wrong!"

The inspector’s lips curled into a cold smirk as she casually tossed a thick file onto the table, the contents spilling slightly. "For your crimes," she said icily. "Neglect of duty, falsifying evidence, tampering with cases, and accepting bribes. The list goes on. You’ve both abused your positions, not to serve the people, but to serve yourselves."

The head officer looked stunned, her mouth opening and closing as she struggled to process the accusations. Katrina, on the other hand, was shaking with fury. "This is a setup!" she yelled, her voice echoing in the now-silent room. "You can’t prove any of this!"

The inspector didn’t flinch. Instead, she calmly gestured to one of her officers, who handed over a USB drive. "Oh, we can prove it," she said, her voice razor-sharp. "Every bribe, every falsified report—it’s all here. And as of this moment, both of you are under arrest."

Gasps filled the room again, and Katrina’s legs gave way, forcing her into a stumble. "Arrested?!" she sputtered. "You can’t do this!"

The inspector’s cold gaze bore into her. "Oh, I assure you, I can. And I will." She signaled her officers, who stepped forward to cuff both Katrina and the head officer.

As the cuffs clicked into place, Esme finally spoke, her voice smooth and dripping with mock sympathy. "Oh dear," she said with a sarcastic pout. "What an unfortunate turn of events. I suppose all your scheming wasn’t quite as clever as you thought."

Katrina glared at Esme, her fury blazing. "This isn’t over," she hissed.

Esme leaned forward, her golden eyes glinting dangerously. "Oh, it is," she said softly. "And let this be a lesson, Katrina. You don’t mess with me or mine."

As the officers escorted the disgraced pair out, the room fell silent once more, the weight of what had just transpired settling over everyone. The inspector turned to Esme, her expression softening slightly. "Apologies for the disturbance, Mrs. Esme," she said respectfully. "Rest assured, this matter is being handled."

Esme nodded, a satisfied smirk playing on her lips. "Thank you, Inspector. I trust this will be the last time such pests darken my doorstep."

The inspector inclined her head before exiting with her team, leaving behind an air of finality. As the door closed behind them, Esme turned to Ray, her expression relaxing into one of triumph.

"Well," she said lightly, brushing off her hands as though cleaning up a mess, "that was entertaining."

As Katrina and the head officer were led outside in handcuffs, Katrina cast a venomous glare at Esme. Her hatred was palpable, her gaze burning with a promise of revenge. Esme, unbothered, smirked mockingly, tilting her head slightly as if to say, You’re finished.

Once the disgraced officers were out of sight, the rest of the police team began to filter out, leaving the grand hall eerily quiet. Esme stood still for a moment, letting the tension settle, before casually picking up her phone. She dialed a number and pressed the device to her ear, her expression shifting into something far more calculated.

When the call connected, her tone was smooth and controlled. "Aaron, the reward is handled. Now it’s your turn."

On the other end, Aaron’s voice came through, calm and precise. "Already done. Half of the property these pests owned has been transferred under your name. The rest will be dealt with shortly."

Hearing this, a slow, triumphant smile spread across Esme’s lips. "Good. Proceed."

On his side, Aaron was sitting in a high-tech control room, illuminated by the glow of numerous monitors displaying spreadsheets, transfer confirmations, and surveillance feeds. He tapped his keyboard a few more times, finalizing the transactions. Once done, he stood up, picked up his coffee, and left the room with a satisfied grin.

That day became one of the most shocking in recent history. News broke across all major outlets, exposing a vast web of corruption, tax evasion, and other heinous crimes tied to a network of influential individuals. The public was stunned, but the true revelation was yet to come.

Speculation arose that this exposé might tarnish Esme’s name and her business empire, given her indirect ties to some of the accused. However, Esme had anticipated every move.

Long before the allegations surfaced, Esme had launched a counteroffensive. Through an official report released by her team, she clarified that her involvement was limited to cooperating with authorities. The police further corroborated her claims, praising her for unearthing evidence that had been buried for years. The report emphasized that Esme’s proactive stance had been instrumental in bringing the culprits to justice.

Esme’s empire not only remained untouched but flourished in the wake of the scandal. The public lauded her as a fearless whistleblower, and her influence grew even stronger.