Chapter IV: The Fleet Arrives
Croft let out a mocking laugh, shaking his head. "Call whoever you want, old man. You and the kid have two minutes before I call the sheriff for trespass—"
Before Croft could finish his sentence, the roar of high-performance engines cut through the evening rain.
Four black luxury SUVs and two commercial transport flatbeds turned into the gravel lot, their headlights flooding the garage bay in brilliant white light.
Sprinting into the shop were eight men in tailored corporate suits and executive badges, led by the Chief Operating Officer of Vance Automotive Conglomerate—the largest auto parts manufacturer and dealership network in the state.
The COO rushed past Croft, dropping to one knee before the man in the canvas jacket.
"Chairman Arthur Vance!" the COO gasped, catching his breath. "We tracked your satellite signal to this location. We are at your command, sir."