Chapter 21 - A Mysterious Package Arrives With A Swiss Postmark
Just as absolute peace seemed to settle over the cabin, a soft knock echoed against the heavy wooden front door.
Sarah froze instantly, raising her hand to signal Lily to stay quiet behind the dining room table.
She crept toward the entryway, peering through the peephole to find an unmarked brown parcel resting on the porch step.
She opened the door cautiously with her weapon drawn, scanning the empty treeline before pulling the package inside.
Slit open with a hunting knife, the box revealed a single sheet of watermarked paper bearing a Swiss postmark.
“Notice of Execution regarding the primary shadow trust of late Arthur Vance Sr.”
“As primary surviving heir, Sarah Vance is requested to appear in Geneva to claim remaining assets.”
Sarah’s breath caught in her throat as she realized the global conspiracy went far beyond Chicago's borders.
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Before she could speak, the security monitor by the door flickered with an automated intrusion alert.
Parked at the edge of the timberline was a black luxury sedan idling silently in the dark, watching the cabin window.
