Chapter 14 - Elena Leaves The Mansion In A Sleek Town Car
Three days after the dramatic estate raid, Elena returned to the Brookline property one final time accompanied by federal marshals.
The once-vibrant halls were now completely quiet, stripped of Carter’s expensive imported furniture and pretentious art collections.
She walked through the master bedroom, pausing by the tall bay window that overlooked the manicured autumn gardens.
A small, elegant silver jewelry box sat on the mahogany dresser—the only item she had left behind during her hasty exit.
She opened it, pulling out a delicate silver locket her late father had given her on her sweet sixteen birthday.
It was the one thing Carter had tried to force her to throw away because it didn't fit his expensive high-society aesthetic.
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She clasped the chain securely around her neck, tucking the cold silver pendant safely against her beating heart.
Carrying her small leather bag, she walked out the front door and locked it behind her with a definitive, satisfying click.
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