Chapter 16 - Vanessa Confronts Claire Inside the Empty Kitchen All Alone
Suddenly, the heavy back patio door clicked open with a soft metallic sound that echoed through the silent kitchen.
Claire froze, her heart skipping a beat as she slipped the smartphone into her hoodie pocket and stepped into the hallway.
Standing by the marble kitchen island was Vanessa, wearing a black trench coat and holding a silver-handled pocket knife.
“You really should have stayed in the hospital bed, Claire... you're making things unnecessarily complicated,” Vanessa sneered coldly.
“How did you get past the police tape?” Claire demanded, keeping her voice steady while scanning the room for an exit.
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“The police are easily distracted when a multi-billion-dollar corporation drops a million-dollar bribe into their pension fund,” Vanessa laughed softly.
She stepped forward, blocking the only clear pathway toward the front foyer and the open door.
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