Chapter 27 - MEETING AT THE RANCH
The following afternoon, Sarah Sterling stepped out of a black town car at the Hill Country ranch.
She wore a sharp grey trench coat, her long dark hair pulled back into a professional ponytail.
Elena stood on the porch beside Marcus, her heart beating fast as she saw Chloe's face on a completely different woman.
"Mrs. Montgomery... I know my appearance is a shock. I am deeply sorry for the pain my sister caused," Sarah apologized sincerely.
Her warmth and humility were instantly apparent, completely devoid of Chloe's narcissistic venom.
Elena took a deep breath, stepping forward to offer Sarah a warm, welcoming handshake.
"You are not your sister, Sarah. Please, come inside," Elena invited gently.
They sat in the sunlit living room, where Sarah pulled a thick investigative folder from her briefcase.
May you like
"Chloe didn't act alone when she escaped prison three years ago," Sarah revealed, opening the file.
***
