Chapter 2 - Uncovering The Secret Photographs Inside The Private Study
The heavy oak door of Richard Hartwell’s private study remained locked against the sprawling, opulent chaos of his Manhattan estate.
He stared down at the two glossy photographs resting on the center of his mahogany desk with unblinking intensity.
The private investigator stood quietly in the corner shadows, waiting for the billionaire industrialist to break his prolonged silence.
“Tell me every detail about where and when these were captured,” Richard commanded, his voice tight with controlled fury.
“She’s been living under an assumed name in a quiet coastal town in Maine for over four years,” the investigator replied.
Richard traced his thumb across the edge of the second photograph, his eyes fixing on the little girl with the silver locket.
“And the child... are you absolutely certain she was born eight months after Elena vanished?” Richard asked, his breath hitching.
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“Medical records and birth certificates confirm it beyond a shadow of a doubt, Mr. Hartwell; she is your blood granddaughter,” the investigator answered firmly.
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