Chapter 21 - A Mysterious Black Sedan Waits Beyond The Gates

Weeks passed in quiet peace, and the stormy drama of the past felt like a distant, faded nightmare from another lifetime.
One evening, as twilight settled over the manicured grounds, a sleek black sedan idled quietly outside the iron security gates.
Clara watched from the living room window as a gloved hand extended from the back window, holding a sealed black envelope.
The security intercom buzzed softly, transmitting a voice that sent a sudden, unexpected chill down her spine.
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“Tell Ms. Vance that her brother is safe, but the real audit of Washington has only just begun,” the stranger said.
Clara looked down at the envelope, knowing their journey was only beginning as the night closed in around them.