Chapter 29 - ESCAPE FROM PROVENCE
Working together, Julian and Count Henri wedged a heavy iron bar between the doors, prying them open with sheer strength.
They pulled Maya out of the gas-filled chamber, rushing up the spiral stone stairs into the main hall of the chateau.
Outside, a black helicopter hovered over the courtyard as Laurent de la Roche attempted to board with the stolen ledger.
Julian sprinted across the lawn, tackling Laurent to the gravel driveway before he could reach the helicopter's door.
They wrestled fiercely on the ground until Julian delivered a decisive right hook, knocking Laurent unconscious.
French Gendarmerie forces swarmed the estate grounds, apprehending the helicopter pilot and securing the stolen documents.
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Count Henri embraced Maya tightly, tears streaming down his weathered cheeks as peace was finally restored to the estate.
"Your mother would be so proud of the brave woman you have become, Maya," Henri whispered emotionally.
