Chapter 9 - Arthur Introduces His Granddaughter To The Stunned Patrons
The Maybach glided smoothly through the wrought-iron gates of the grand downtown estate, coming to a halt beneath the massive portico.
Private security guards in dark tactical raincoats stood at attention, saluting as Arthur stepped out of the vehicle first.
He assisted Elena and Lily out of the car, guiding them up the sweeping granite steps toward the heavy oak front doors.
Inside the grand foyer, the crystal chandelier blazed with brilliant illumination, casting a warm glow across the polished marble floor.
Arthur rang the internal house intercom, summoning the head housekeeper, Mrs. Gable, to the main entrance immediately.
Within seconds, Mrs. Gable hurried down the grand staircase, stopping dead in her tracks as she saw Elena standing in the foyer.
“My God... Miss Elena? Is that truly you?” Mrs. Gable gasped, her hands flying to her mouth in utter disbelief.
“Hello, Mrs. Gable; it’s been a very long twenty years,” Elena smiled warmly, stepping forward to embrace the loyal housekeeper.
Mrs. Gable broke down in tears, hugging Elena fiercely before kneeling down to look at little Lily standing beside her.
“And this must be little Lily... you have your mother’s eyes and your grandfather’s stubborn spirit,” Mrs. Gable chuckled softly.
“Mrs. Gable, prepare the master guest suite on the second floor immediately, and have the private physician come by for a checkup,” Arthur ordered.
“Right away, Mr. Sterling! I'll have the kitchen prepare a warm meal and hot cocoa for the little miss,” Mrs. Gable bustled away briskly.
Arthur turned to Elena, his expression softening as he looked around the grand estate that had felt so empty for decades.
“The house is yours again, Elena... nobody can ever take this home away from you or your daughter,” Arthur promised sincerely.
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Upstairs in the private study, however, a hidden surveillance camera blinked quietly, transmitting their arrival directly to Richard Sterling's phone.
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