Chapter 4 - The Truth In The Library
“No… she pushed me,” Lily whispered, her voice barely audible over the crackling sound of the grand stone fireplace down the hall.
Mrs. Higgins let out a sharp, indignant gasp, her hands flying to her chest in theatrical horror.
“You ungrateful little liar!” Mrs. Higgins shrieked, breaking her professional composure in front of the estate owner.
“After everything I’ve done to keep you clothed, fed, and disciplined in this remote Montana wilderness!”
Mr. Vance’s hand shot out with blinding speed, grabbing Mrs. Higgins by the wrist before she could take another step toward the terrified girl.
His grip was like a steel vise, anchored by the faded military tattoos wrapping around his thick forearm.
“Pack your bags, Mrs. Higgins,” Mr. Vance stated, his voice ringing with absolute, unyielding finality through the vaulted hallway.
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“You have exactly fifteen minutes to clear your quarters before my private security team escorts you off the property.”
“You can’t fire me!” Mrs. Higgins snarled, her face flushing crimson with desperate rage. “The board of directors in New York appointed me!”
