Chapter 7 Police Chief Daniel Carter and hospital director Dr. Howard Pierce walked in together . The second Edmund saw Dr. Pierce , he rushed over like a drowning man grabbing a life raft . " Dr. Pierce ! You actually came ! This is just a tiny misunderstanding - you really didn't need to come all the way down here . If you've got other things to handle , feel free to = " SLAPI Dr. Pierce's hand cracked across Edmund's face so hard it echoed through the hall . You idiot ! Look at the mess you've made . I'll deal with you later . " Without another glance at Edmund , he walked straight to my father and bowed slightly . " Mr. Vanderbilt , I thought you were still abroad . I had no idea you'd returned to the city . " " My staff has caused you trouble . That's on me . I apologize on their behalf . However you want to handle this , I'll support it - just please , don't let this affect your health . " Edmund's eyes went wide . His face drained of color . He barely felt the sting on his cheek anymore . " M - Mr . Vanderbilt ? " His voice shook . " Dr. Pierce , you've got the wrong guy . Mr. Vanderbilt is Vanessa's father . He can't be - he's not- " SLAP ! Another slap . " SHUT . UP . " Edmund staggered back , completely stunned . He looked at me . Then at Vanessa . Vanessa ... say something ... " But Vanessa knew . Her web of lies was unraveling , and she had nothing left . She didn't even look at him . That's when it hit Edmund . All of it . He turned to me , desperation flooding his face . " Gianna , I " Don't say my name , " I said coldly . " It makes me sick . " A bodyguard stepped forward and slapped duct tape over Edmund's mouth . Chief Carter walked up to my father , his tone respectful and firm. chapter Mr. Vanderbilt , we take your report very seriously . I assure you , we'll handle this to your satisfaction . " He turned to Edmund , Vanessa , and the others , his expression hard at stone You're all under arrest for assault and harassment . Let's go . " Panic erupted . Marcus grabbed Edmund's arm , shouting : " Dr. Hayes , what the hell is going on ?! We only jumped in because we were helping YOU ! You can't just leave us hanging ! " Others chimed in , voices rising in desperation . " This isn't our fault ! " " Vanessa , call your dad ! You said he's a billionaire - tell him to fix this ! " 1 let out a quiet , bitter laugh . " Give it up . You all know the truth now . " " I told you . You'd regret this . " Marcus , ever the opportunist , immediately pivoted . He dropped to his knees in front of me and my father . " I'm so sorry ! I was blind - I didn't recognize who you were ! Please , this doesn't need to involve the police , right ? You're better than this . Please , just let it go ! " Dad glanced down at him , unimpressed . " I'm not a forgiving man . You hurt my daughter . An apology doesn't cut it . " Marcus opened his mouth to beg again - but one look at my father's ice - cold expression silenced him . I turned to Chief Carter , my voice steady despite the pain . " Chief , there are security cameras in here . Everything they did is on tape . I'm not accepting any settlement . I want them prosecuted to the fullest extent . " " And her- " I nodded toward Vanessa . " She's been impersonating me . I want a full investigation into everything she's done under my hame . " Chief Carter nodded solemnly . " Mr. Vanderbilt , Miss Vanderbilt , you have my word . We'll handle this with the seriousness it deserves . " The officers moved in . Handcuffs clicked around Edmund's and Vanessa's wrists . Vanessa thrashed and screamed , but the officers held her firm " You bitch ! There's no way you're actually a Vanderbilt ! You're the liar ! You're the " fraud * ! " " I'll make you pay for this - I swear to God- " " Dad sighed , irritated , and gestured to one of his men . 14:02 His Mistress's ' Dilli They taped her mouth shift too Vanessa's daughter , tears streaming down her face , ran at the officers and started hitting their legs . " Let go of my mommy and daddy ! Let them go ! " My grandpa's the richest man in the world ! When he finds out , he's gonna KILL you ! " She kept hitting . Kept screaming . But neither of her parents even looked at her . Finally , one of the officers gently picked her up and carried her away . As I watched them all get loaded into police cars , the adrenaline finally gave out . My vision blurred . And then everything went black .