Chapter 28 - THE UNSEEN THREAT
Victoria shook off the momentary unease, turning back to smile at the crowd as applause resumed.
She mingled effortlessly with senators, tech moguls, and federal judges, commanding every room she entered.
Yet, deep inside her instincts, the warning bells continued to ring with quiet insistence.
Arthur noticed her distraction, walking over and handing her a fresh glass of sparkling water.
"Is something wrong, Victoria?" Arthur asked quietly, keeping his voice beneath the ambient jazz music.
"Someone is still out there, Arthur," Victoria murmured, her eyes scanning the exits. "Julian's network wasn't fully dismantled."
Arthur's expression hardened instantly, his gaze following hers toward the perimeter security monitors.
"I'll have the private security detail sweep the estate grounds immediately," Arthur whispered.
May you like
Victoria nodded subtly, taking a sip of water while maintaining her flawless public composure.
The enemies of her family had underestimated her twice; she refused to give them a third opportunity.
