Chapter 17 - THE SHADOW FROM COLORADO

Julian broke the official wax seal, pulling out a letter written on coarse yellow paper.
The handwriting was sharp, precise, and instantly recognizable as Camille's.
"What does she want?" Sarah asked, her hand instinctively touching the dark oval pendant around her neck.
Julian read the letter aloud, his voice dropping into a low, serious tone:
"My dear brother and sister, you think you won because you put me in a cell."
"You think Father locked Mother away just for money?"
"Search the property in Aspen under the old pine tree near the cabin."
"You'll find that our family bloodline isn't what you think it is."
Julian lowered the letter, looking at Sarah with a sudden wave of apprehension.
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"Is she just playing mind games?" Sarah asked, her voice trembling slightly.
"Camille never writes unless she has a weapon," Julian said grimly. "We're going to Aspen."