Chapter 20 - Leaving The Lake Forest Mansion Behind Forever
The armored sedan pulled into the subterranean parking garage of Dominic’s secure downtown Chicago high-rise safehouse.
Armed guards in tactical gear stood waiting by the elevator bank, saluting sharply as Dominic stepped out with Grace and Evelyn.
They took the private freight elevator up to the top-floor penthouse, stepping out into a sprawling, modern fortress of glass and steel.
The city lights sparkled across the dark waters of Lake Michigan, illuminating the skyline in a breathtaking mosaic of neon and glass.
Dominic poured three cups of black coffee at the marble kitchen island, handing one to Evelyn and one carefully to Grace.
“Marcus Vance is cornered,” Dominic stated, tapping his tablet to bring up the live satellite tracking feed of downtown. “He’s heading for his private airfield.”
“He knows his financial network collapsed,” Evelyn said, taking a slow sip of her coffee. “He’s running for international waters.”
“He won't make it past the runway,” Dominic replied coldly, his thumb sliding the safety catch of his pistol back into place.
“Can I come?” Grace asked suddenly, her pale eyes turning toward Dominic with an unyielding intensity.
Dominic stared at his twelve-year-old daughter, realizing she was no longer the child he had tried to hide from the dark.
“No, Grace,” Dominic said gently, kneeling down to look her in the eye. “You stay here and secure the future.”
May you like
Grace held his gaze for a long moment before nodding slowly in quiet, respectful agreement.
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