Chapter 6 - Discovering a hidden vault inside the master study containing classified legal documents that prove the entire baby custody arrangement was a complete corporate fraud now.
"Let's find out together," Liam said, turning on his heel and motioning for Clara and the baby to follow him toward the master study.
"Liam, don't you dare walk away from me!" Eleanor shouted, attempting to march after them before Marcus stepped into her path.
"Step aside, you insolent servant!" Eleanor hissed, trying to shove past the burly butler who remained like a granite statue.
"Mr. Sterling's orders, Madam; no one enters the master wing without direct authorization," Marcus stated in a flat, unyielding tone.
Inside the cavernous master study, bookshelves lined the dark mahogany walls, housing a century of family history and corporate ledgers.
Liam walked straight to the antique grandfather clock in the corner, pressing a hidden brass panel on the side of the wooden casing.
With a soft mechanical click, the heavy clock swung outward on hidden hinges, revealing a steel digital wall safe embedded in the brick.
Liam punched in a complex biometric sequence, and the heavy steel door popped open to reveal a stack of classified legal files.
He reached into the back compartment, pulling out a sealed yellow envelope stamped with the logo of a private psychiatric and legal firm.
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"Recognize this, Clara?" Liam asked, handing the manila folder over to the young woman standing nervously by the leather desk.
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