Chapter 29 - THE RACE FOR TRUTH
Suddenly, the headlights of David’s black SUV illuminated the rainy driveway as his vehicle pulled up to the estate.
Edward Vance looked out the narrow side window, his scarred face twisting into a cold, lethal expression.
"Do not let him know I am here, Clara... check the red leather folder in his private safe under the desk," Edward instructed urgently.
"If he is innocent, the original flight logs won't be there... but if he’s guilty, you will find Richard’s ring inside," Edward added.
Before Clara could answer, Edward slipped out through the side terrace door, vanishing into the torrential rain and shadows.
The front door opened three seconds later, and David Cole walked into the foyer, shaking rain from his dark umbrella.
"Clara? Why are the lights off? Is everything okay?" David asked, his voice filled with immediate, genuine concern.
He walked up to her, reaching out to wrap his arms around her, but Clara reflexively took two fast steps back.
David stopped in his tracks, his eyes narrowing in confusion as he noticed her pale, terrified face and tear-streaked cheeks.
"Clara... what's wrong? You look like you've seen a ghost," David said gently, taking a slow step toward her.
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"Where were you six years ago on the night Richard’s plane went down, David?" Clara asked, her voice shaking violently.
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