Chapter 3 - Martin Hart Arrives to Threaten the Calder Empire
The giant screen played the silent, damning footage of Evelyn deliberately smashing a priceless antique vase.
It cut immediately to another clip where she poured red wine across a spotless guest room rug.
Evelyn’s face drained of color as she watched herself taunting a terrified Rachel Bennett.
“This... this is a digital fabrication! Your security system has been hacked!” Evelyn shrieked, her voice cracking with panic.
“Every camera in this estate is hardwired to an isolated server that only I control,” Roman stated coldly.
Rachel stood near the back of the hall, clutching little Lily tightly against her apron with trembling hands.
“You humiliated a mother and terrorized a three-year-old child under my roof,” Roman continued, stepping toward the stairs.
Before Evelyn could stammer another excuse, the heavy oak front doors flew open with a resounding crash.
Martin Hart strode into the grand hall, flanked by three armed bodyguards in dark suits.
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“What is the meaning of this circus, Roman? My daughter called me in a panic!” Martin bellowed across the room.
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