Chapter 26 - THE UNDERGROUND VAULT IN PROVENCE
The following morning, Maya and Julian traveled south via high-speed train to the sun-drenched hills of Provence.
They arrived at Chateau de la Roche, an ancient stone fortress surrounded by lavender fields and olive groves.
Count Henri led them down a spiral stone staircase into a subterranean vault beneath the castle's wine cellars.
Inside the vault stood two massive iron doors stamped with the exact coat of arms etched onto Maya's silver key.
Maya inserted her key into the left lock while Count Henri inserted his key into the right lock simultaneously.
With a heavy metallic thud, the ancient iron doors slowly swung open, revealing a room filled with historic documents and oil paintings.
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At the center of the room hung a large portrait of a young Sarah Vance standing beside Count Henri in front of the chateau.
Maya covered her mouth with her hand, realizing her mother had lived a double life of unimaginable wealth and royal nobility.
