Chapter 87: Attempt to murder
Back at the Rosenzweig mansion, Orabela froze at the sight of the police inside the house. Cold sweat beaded on her forehead, and her heart raced in panic.
"Who here is Mrs. Seraphina?" one of the officers asked as his partner scanned the room. Moments later, Darius and the rest of the family stepped out, concern etched on their faces.
"Officers!" Darius addressed them, trying to keep his voice steady. "May I ask what brings you here?"
The senior officer stepped forward, holding out a document. "Mr. Rosenzweig, we need to speak to Mrs. Seraphina. There’s a complaint registered against her. Please call her here." His tone was formal but unyielding.
Darius’s eyes widened as he glanced at the FIR. Meanwhile, Seraphina entered the room, visibly shaken.
"Why are you arresting her, Officer?" Miriam questioned anxiously.
"Mrs. Seraphina is facing an attempted murder charge," another officer replied.
Darius turned to Seraphina, his gaze sharp and demanding. "Seraphina, did you attempt to kill Layla?"
"No! That’s not true!" Seraphina cried, her face pale with terror. But before she could say more, another officer stepped forward, following his senior’s instructions, and secured her wrists in handcuffs. Seraphina begged them to stop, her voice cracking, but her pleas fell on deaf ears as the officers led her toward the door.
"You have the right to hire a lawyer for the further process," the officer said, who cuffed her. The next moment, she was dragged out of the house while she shouted for help while looking at Darius.
Once they left, Lady Agatha hit the stick against the ground. "Layla and her mother always create trouble for this family. There’s no need to help her. It’s good if she stays imprisoned," said Lady Agatha to Darius.