Chapter 10 - The Mysterious Visitor
As the sun began to set behind the rolling peaks of the Blue Ridge Mountains, a single black sedan approached the safehouse.
Marcus stepped out from the vehicle first, scanning the tree line before walking up to the cabin's front porch.
He knocked twice in a rhythmic military code, signaling that the visitor was cleared through highest-level security protocols.
General Vance opened the heavy timber door, revealing a distinguished middle-aged woman wearing a dark trench coat.
It was Director Helen Vance, the General's estranged sister and a senior legal advisor for the Department of Justice.
"Richard, it's been far too long," Helen said, stepping inside and embracing her brother briefly.
"Helen, what brings you out to this isolated sector?" General Vance asked, offering her a seat by the fireplace.
"I brought the classified transcripts from the grand jury testimony regarding the Sterling family," Helen replied, opening her briefcase.
She slid a thick stack of papers across the table toward Elena, who looked down with curious anticipation.
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"Rafael's cellmate agreed to wear a wire in exchange for a reduced sentence," Helen explained in a serious tone.
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