101, Arrested for Theift

Chapter one hundred and one: Arrested for Theft

Chris felt a surge of relief as he drove away from the Preston estate, the tension of the family meeting still heavy on his shoulders.

The news of the shares and Mr. Cradwell's unexpected intervention had left the family reeling. He was eager to get to work and focus on something other than the turmoil of the morning.

As he drove through the city streets, he made a brief stop at a junction to pick up a few documents from a local office.

The traffic was light, and the day seemed to be settling into a normal routine.

But as Chris exited his car and approached the office, a series of flashing blue lights and the blaring sirens of a police car abruptly interrupted the peaceful scene.

Several police officers exited their vehicles and surrounded him, their stern faces set with purpose.

“Mr. Chris Preston, you’re under arrest,” one of the officers declared firmly.

Chris was taken aback, his eyebrows furrowing in confusion. “Arrest? For what