Chapter 21 - A Final Mysterious Knock At The Door

Late that night, as the coastal cottage settled into absolute quiet, a soft knock echoed against the heavy front door.
Elena frowned, setting her book down on the side table as she checked the digital security monitor near the hallway.
An unfamiliar man in a dark trench coat stood on the porch, holding a sealed envelope stamped with an old wax seal.
He looked directly into the porch camera lens, whispering a single cryptic message before turning to vanish into the foggy night.
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Elena pressed the intercom button, her heart skipping a beat as she listened to the strange man's parting words.
“Tell Elena Vance that the remaining shares from her grandfather’s hidden trust have finally been located abroad.”