Chapter 6 - Clara Reveals The Traitor Living Within The Mansion Walls

Victoria descended the grand staircase slowly, her silk evening gown rustling softly against the carved wooden steps.
“You look dreadful, Clara. Whatever happened to you?” Victoria asked, raising an eyebrow with simulated surprise.
Clara stepped in front of Lily, her eyes blazing with righteous anger as she pointed directly at Victoria’s chest.
“You were the one who had us locked in the underground utility vault, Victoria,” Clara stated with absolute clarity.
“You wanted full control of the Sterling Trust before the federal corporate audit finalized next week.”
Gasps echoed through the foyer as several estate staff members turned their stunned gazes toward Victoria.
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Victoria’s calm facade cracked for a split second before she forced a sharp, mocking laugh to escape her lips.
“Have you both lost your minds? I’ve been in the west wing library all evening working on charity gala invitations!”
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