Chapter 31 - THE FINAL CLIFFHANGER
An international video call request flashed across the phone screen, originating from an encrypted server in London, England.
Gabriel immediately drew his sidearm, standing close to Willow as Alexander pressed the answer button on speaker mode.
The high-definition display illuminated, revealing the interior of an elegant, dimly lit European manor library.
Sitting in a high-backed velvet armchair was an older woman with striking dark wavy hair and emerald green eyes identical to Willow's.
"Hello, Alexander... hello, my beautiful Willow," the woman spoke smoothly through the speaker, a faint accent gracing her voice.
Willow stepped toward the table, her heart slamming violently against her chest as tears flooded her eyes.
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"Mother?" Willow whispered, her voice choking with overwhelming emotional shock.
"Don't come to Europe, Willow! It's a trap!" the woman suddenly shouted frantically before a masked man in black stepped into the frame, abruptly cutting the live video feed to total darkness.
