Chapter 4 - Clara Protects Her Baby From High Society Predators
Clara turned on her heel, ignoring the hostile stares of the elite crowd as she carried Lily toward the grand staircase.
“Stop right there, you ungrateful parasite! You aren't leaving this house until the authorities arrive to take you away!” Eleanor barked.
“Try and stop me, Eleanor,” Clara replied without breaking her stride, her voice dripping with lethal, calm authority.
The black silk blouse beneath her mustard cardigan rippled as she climbed the polished wooden stairs toward the second-floor nursery.
Behind her, Eleanor continued to screech commands into her gold-plated smartphone, demanding an immediate priority dispatch from local police.
Clara stepped into the quiet safety of the nursery, locking the heavy brass deadbolt behind her with a definitive, secure click.
She gently set Lily down on the plush white rug, inspecting the little girl’s trembling hands to ensure she was physically unharmed.
“You’re safe now, baby girl. Mommy is right here, and nobody will ever take your things or make you cry again,” Clara whispered.
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Outside the heavy oak door, muffled shouting echoed up the hallway as Eleanor marshaled her wealthy friends to block the exit.
Clara pulled out her mobile phone, dialing the only attorney in New York city ruthless enough to take on the Sterling dynasty.
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