Chapter 5 - The Hidden Past Is Revealed
Vincenzo gestured toward the open doors of the mansion, inviting the young girl into a world she could never have imagined.
“Come inside, Renley; it’s freezing out here, and I think it is time you learned the truth about your friend,” he said quietly.
Renley hesitated for a second, then parked her bicycle against the stone pillar and followed the terrifying man inside.
The interior of the mansion was breathtaking, adorned with priceless artwork, crystal chandeliers, and polished mahogany furniture.
Yet, despite the luxury, an oppressive, heavy silence hung thick in the air as several men in sharp suits stood at attention.
Vincenzo led her into a sprawling private study lined with floor-to-ceiling bookshelves and dark leather armchairs.
He walked over to a heavy oak desk, pulled a small silver key from his pocket, and unlocked a hidden wall compartment.
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From inside the recess, he retrieved a weathered leather-bound journal and placed it gently on the center of the desk.
“Walter Pike wasn't his real name, Renley,” Vincenzo stated, flipping open the first yellowed page of the journal.
