Chapter 15 - Maya Discovers A Locked Room In The Mansion
While Julian coordinated tactical defense protocols with his team, Maya wandered down the long hallway of the Bel-Air estate.
She passed rows of vintage artwork until her eyes landed on a heavy steel door fitted with a digital keypad.
Curiosity getting the better of her, she approached the door and noticed a faint blue light pulsing from the sensor.
Suddenly, the door clicked open automatically as if recognizing her presence through advanced facial recognition.
Maya stepped cautiously inside the dark room, flicking the wall switch to illuminate a massive archive of old files.
Every single wall was covered in newspaper clippings, court transcripts, and photographs documenting her own life.
“You shouldn't be in here, Maya,” Julian’s voice echoed softly from the doorway behind her.
Maya spun around, her heart pounding as she stared at the walls of obsession dedicated entirely to her.
“You’ve been watching me my entire life... haven't you?” Maya asked, her voice trembling with sudden apprehension.
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“I’ve been guarding you since the day you were born, Maya, waiting for this exact night,” Julian answered honestly.
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