Chapter 21 - A Mysterious Knock At The Door
Before I could answer, the chime of our penthouse private foyer intercom echoed softly through the quiet evening air.
Adrian paused, closing the velvet box with a chuckle while looking toward the hallway monitor near the front entrance.
“Expecting company at ten o'clock at night?” Adrian asked with a raised eyebrow, slipping the ring back into his pocket.
I walked over to the digital screen, pressing the button to view the live camera feed from the ground floor elevator lobby.
A tall, impeccably dressed woman stood outside our secure glass doors, holding a heavy leather envelope embossed with gold seals.
Her face looked strikingly familiar, bearing features that instantly reminded me of a long-lost chapter from my mother’s past.
“Who is it, Natalie?” Adrian asked, stepping up beside me to look at the high-definition monitor screen.
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“I have no idea,” I whispered, watching the stranger press the call button a second time with quiet determination.
“Open the door,” I said softly, a mysterious smile touching my lips. “Let’s see what secret is knocking on our door tonight.”
