Chapter 14
At midnight, the guests departed, leaving the penthouse quiet once again under the starry night sky.
Elena walked down the long, carpeted hallway toward her private master suite to finally rest.
She kicked off her high heels, unbuttoned her sapphire blazer dress, and stood before the full-length mirror.
The dark bruises on her back had faded into faint, light scars that served as a reminder of her survival.
She traced her fingers over her skin, feeling a deep sense of closure wash over her tired mind.
Suddenly, a soft electronic chime echoed through the penthouse intercom system near her bed.
She walked over to the nightstand, tapping the touchscreen monitor to check the private security gate feed.
The screen displayed Chief Vance standing at the basement entrance holding an unexpected courier package.
"Miss Vance, a federal courier just delivered a priority envelope marked for your eyes only," Vance reported.
"It carries the official seal of the United States Department of Justice."
Elena frowned, her brow furrowing in confusion as she tapped the response button.
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"Bring it up to my study, Chief Vance," Elena instructed.
"I'll be right there."
