Chapter 31 - THE UNEXPECTED CALL FROM VIENNA
Ethan wept hysterically as federal agents placed heavy steel cuffs over his wrists, dragging him out into the pouring rain forever.
The mansion was secured, and little Leo and Mia were brought safely into Nora's arms, completely unharmed by the terrifying ordeal.
William Sterling hugged his granddaughter tightly, tears of relief streaming down his face as emergency vehicles lined the driveway.
James stood beside Nora, wrapping his arm around her waist as they looked out at the flashing red and blue lights reflecting off the wet stone porch.
Suddenly, the encrypted satellite phone inside James's jacket began to vibrate with a low, rhythmic chime.
James pulled out the phone, seeing an unknown international caller ID originating from an unregistered location in Vienna.
Nora took the phone, pressing the speaker button as James held her close in the quiet hallway.
"You have destroyed my network in New York, Nora Vance," Baron von Bern's smooth, terrifying voice spoke over the speaker.
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"But you have no idea who actually ordered your mother's disappearance twenty-five years ago," the Baron added with a chilling laugh.
"Look at the back of the golden key... and ask your grandfather why he never told you the truth about your real father," the voice warned before the call suddenly disconnected into static.
