Chapter 22 - The Infiltration at Midnight
By 1:00 AM, the thunderstorm reached the Virginia countryside, plunging the Vance estate into deep darkness.
The mansion’s backup generators kicked on, but the outer security lights flickered wildly against the heavy rain.
Victoria slipped through the rear garden gate, holding a stolen police revolver in her hand.
She crept up the terrace steps, using a crowbar to pry open the heavy glass doors of the library.
Inside the quiet house, she moved like a ghost up the grand marble staircase toward the nursery wing.
"I'm coming for you, Emma," Victoria whispered under her breath, her eyes wide with unhinged madness.
As she reached the top landing near the framed American flag, the overhead lights suddenly flashed on completely.
David stood at the end of the corridor, wearing his navy suit trousers, holding a high-caliber service pistol.
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"I've been waiting for you, Victoria," David stated coldly, his weapon trained directly on her chest.
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