Juliet opened the door to find two police officers standing in the hallway. The taller of the two, a stern-looking man with a closely cropped beard, stepped forward first. His badge shone under the penthouse's soft lighting, and his dark blue uniform was meticulously neat, signaling a formality and seriousness to the situation.
"Good evening, ma'am," he began, his voice firm but polite. "I'm Detective Sandoval, and this is my partner, Detective Abarra. We're here to speak with Mr. Reyes regarding the incident that occurred earlier today. Is he available to talk?"
Juliet nodded, stepping aside to allow them entry. "Yes, he's expecting you. Please, come in."
Detective Abarra, who had remained silent until then, offered a brief nod as she entered. She was slightly shorter, with sharp, observant eyes that quickly scanned the luxurious interior of the penthouse.
