Chapter 20 - The Mysterious Swiss Envelope That Threatens Future Peace
Just as peace seemed absolute, a sharp chime echoed from the secure entryway downstairs.
A private courier had delivered a heavy, unembossed white envelope bearing a Swiss diplomatic postmark.
Eleanor slit the seal open with a silver letter opener, sliding out a single sheet of watermarked paper.
Her eyes scanned the formal legal text written by an anonymous syndicate operating out of Zurich:
“Notice of Execution regarding the primary shadow trust of late Arthur Vance Sr.”
“As primary surviving heir, Eleanor Vance is requested to appear in Geneva to claim remaining assets.”
Eleanor’s breath caught in her throat as she realized the global conspiracy went far deeper than New York.
Before she could speak, the security monitor by the door flickered with an automated intrusion alert.
Parked outside the security gate on the street below was a black luxury sedan idling silently in the dark.
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The digital dashboard glowed softly in the car window, displaying a live tracking file labeled: PROJECT OMEGA - ACTIVE.
Eleanor reached out, drawing the heavy velvet drapes closed against the night as the shadows lengthened across the floor.
