Chapter 11 - Uncovering The Brutal Betrayal Of A Legendary Ballerina
“You think you’ve won something today, Clara, but you’re fighting a ghost in a decaying mirror,” Arthur mocked quietly.
“Elena’s ghost is standing right here in this room through her son, and you can’t buy our silence,” Clara replied fiercely.
Arthur turned toward the exit doors, pausing with his hand resting on the polished brass handle.
“Enjoy your little spotlight while it lasts; tomorrow morning, this studio will be bulldozed for luxury condos,” Arthur threatened.
The heavy doors slammed shut behind him, leaving the studio ringing with the echoes of his arrogant parting words.
Julian slid down the mirror wall, burying his face in his hands as the reality of the impending demolition hit him.
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“He’s going to destroy everything my mother left behind in this city,” Julian muttered despairingly.
Clara walked over, knelt down beside him on the hardwood floor, and placed a gentle hand on his shoulder.
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