Chapter 21 - A Mysterious Black SUV Appears At The Gate

Late one quiet Friday evening, while the stars shone brightly over the manicured grounds of the estate, the front security gate chime sounded softly. Julia walked out to the stone terrace, watching as a sleek black luxury SUV glided slowly up the driveway under the night sky.
It was the exact same model of SUV that had picked her up five years ago, its tinted windows reflecting the warm estate driveway lights. The vehicle came to a complete stop near the stone porch, its engine idling in a low, rhythmic hum that echoed through the quiet night.
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Samuel stepped beside Julia, his hand resting on his jacket, his sharp eyes narrowing as the SUV's rear passenger door clicked unlocked and popped open.
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