Chapter 10 - THE GREENWICH SANCTUARY
The heavy SUV sliced through the rain-slicked streets of New York, heading north toward Westchester County.
By four o'clock in the morning, they arrived at a secluded stone cottage hidden deep within the woods of Greenwich.
The cottage had belonged to Arthur Vance's mother, a private estate omitted from all Vance Enterprises asset lists.
Inside, Julian lit a fire in the brick fireplace, filling the living room with a warm, amber glow.
Maria wrapped Lily in a soft wool blanket, sitting beside her on the sofa while feeding her warm soup.
"Is this our new home, Uncle Julian?" Lily asked, holding her teddy bear tightly against her chest.
"Just for a few days, Lily," Julian smiled gently, sitting on the rug beside the fireplace.
"Here, you are completely safe... no one knows this place exists except Maria and me," Julian added.
Outside, the storm raged through the pine trees, but inside the cottage, an unshakeable sense of peace reigned.
May you like
Julian pulled out his phone, dialing a private contact listed as "Agent Davis - FBI Cyber Division."
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