A Three-Year-Old Destroyed a Birthday Cake Before Ethan Could Taste It—Then Her Warning Exposed a Hidden Assassin Among Dominic Moretti’s Guests That Night Inside
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Chapter 15 - A Terrifying Threat Arrives Directly at Private Residence
The federal convoy retreated down the winding country lane in a cloud of dust and spinning tires.
Dominic returned inside, walking back toward the west wing to check on Lily and me.
Before he reached the door, one of the estate runners sprinted down the corridor holding a heavy silver platter.
Resting in the center of the silver surface was a plain black envelope sealed in crimson wax.
Dominic picked it up immediately, slicing open the seal with his pocket knife while scanning the hallway.
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Inside lay a photograph of Lily playing outside her elementary school playground from three weeks prior.
Scrawled across the back in black ink was a chilling message: “The gates can't keep us out forever.”
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Chapter 16 - Securing the Perimeter Against an Imminent Armed Assault
Chapter 17 - The Shootout Erupts Across the Estate’s Marble Courtyard
Chapter 18 - Unmasking the Mastermind Behind Poisoned Birthday Cake Plot
Chapter 19 - Peace Returns to the Historic Westchester Estate Walls
Chapter 20 - Dominic Asks Anna to Stay by His Side
Chapter 21 - A Mysterious Black Envelope Arrives at Front Gates
