Chapter 25 - A Mother's Last Stand
Inside the snow-covered Lake Placid lodge, Evelyn sat near an old iron stove, wrapped in a heavy wool blanket.
She had managed to post emergency bail using a secret backup bond posted by an unknown international benefactor.
"I knew you would come here eventually, Chloe," Evelyn said, her voice raspy and hollow in the freezing room.
She held a rusted steel revolver in her trembling hand, pointing it directly at Chloe’s chest.
"You took my son, my money, and my position in society," Evelyn spat with pure venom.
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"I have nothing left to lose tonight."
Chloe stood her ground in the center of the dark room, completely unfazed by the weapon.
