Chapter 22 - THE UNOPENED GOLDEN ENVELOPE
During the lavish wedding reception at the Plaza Hotel, guests toasted the happy couple with champagne and joyful laughter.
While Julian was speaking with business associates near the orchestra, a silver tray was brought to Maya’s bridal table.
Upon the velvet lining rested an elegant, heavy envelope made of thick cream parchment, sealed with an unfamiliar gold crest.
The handwriting on the front read: TO MAYA VANCE-STERLING - PERSONAL AND HIGHLY CONFIDENTIAL.
Maya picked up the envelope, noticing a subtle, exotic scent of white tea and vintage rose water clinging to the paper.
She opened the letter carefully, finding a single sheet of heavy parchment and a small, delicate silver key.
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The letter read: "Congratulations on your wedding, my sweet daughter. You believe you defeated your enemies, but you have no idea who your real father actually was..."
"If you want to know the truth about the secret vault in Paris, bring this key to Notre-Dame Cathedral on midnight of the winter solstice..."
