Chapter 10 - Eleanor Defends Lilly Against Arrogant High-Society Critics
Back in the East Village apartment, Clara’s breathing grew dangerously shallow as emergency medical services rushed through the door.
Paramedics transferred Clara onto a specialized stretcher, administering oxygen and intravenous fluids to stabilize her vitals.
“We need to transport her to New York Presbyterian Hospital immediately, Mrs. Vance,” the lead medic announced professionally.
Eleanor nodded resolutely, lifting Lilly into her arms and wrapping her cashmere coat securely around the little girl.
“You’re coming with me to the hospital, Lilly, and nobody will ever separate us again,” Eleanor promised with fierce determination.
As they exited the building into the flashing lights of the ambulance, a sleek black sedan parked across the street slowly pulled away.
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Inside the sedan, a shadowy figure lowered a pair of binoculars, whispering a coded message into a secure radio transmitter.
“The target has been compromised. Eleanor Vance has located the underground survivor. Execute protocol omega.”
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