Chapter 9 - Chloe Discovers Hidden Files In The Study Safe
Later that evening, after Celeste had stormed out in a blind rage, Chloe found herself alone in Luciano’s private study.
She was returning a misplaced ledger when her sleeve brushed against a hidden biometric wall panel near the bookshelves.
The panel clicked open silently, revealing a small, secure wall safe with its heavy steel door slightly ajar.
Inside sat a single manila folder labeled with her own full name in Luciano’s crisp, hand-written cursive ink.
Driven by intense curiosity, Chloe pulled the folder out and opened the heavy parchment pages under the desk lamp.
To her utter astonishment, the file contained detailed background checks, medical histories, and photographs of her dating back years.
Luciano hadn't picked her at random during the conference; he had known every single detail about her life beforehand.
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Her breath caught in her throat as she read a confidential investigative report detailing her family’s old debts.
Before she could process the implications, the study door clicked open and heavy footsteps echoed across the Persian rug.
