Chapter 31 - THE ANONYMOUS COURIER
At three o'clock in the morning, a thick fog rolled off the Hudson River, enveloping the estate grounds in ghostlike white mist.
All perimeter security sensors operated perfectly, registering no physical breaches along the outer iron fence.
Yet, as Ethan walked into his study for a glass of water, he noticed a black envelope resting on his desk.
The envelope had not been there an hour ago, and security cameras showed zero indication of any entry into the room.
Ethan approached the desk with cold caution, picking up the heavy parchment envelope using sterile brass tweezers.
Inside was a heavy silver signet ring engraved with a double-headed serpent—the ancient mark of the Sovereign Circle.
Wrapped around the ring was a handwritten note scrawled in fresh black ink that chilled the air in the room:
"Slapping Eleanor was easy, Ethan... but how will you protect Chloe when the Master comes for her from inside your own house?"
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Ethan stared at the silver ring in breathless silence as a cold surge of adrenaline flooded through his veins.
Behind him, deep inside the quiet dark hallway of the mansion, a floorboard creaked softly near Chloe's bedroom door.
