Chapter 17 - The Mansion Goes Into Lockdown Before The Ceremony
Back at the Cole estate, tension reached a boiling point as the final week before the wedding countdown commenced.
Marcus and his tactical security team transformed the sprawling mansion into an impenetrable federal fortress.
Every staff member loyal to Vanessa was quietly vetted and escorted off the property by federal marshals.
Only trusted individuals like myself and little Sophia remained inside, shielded by Nathan’s direct personal protection.
Sophia walked beside me in the grand hallway, signing a quiet question toward the tall billionaire as he passed by.
Nathan stopped, kneeling down on one knee to carefully return her sign in his halting, earnest manner.
May you like
GOOD. SAFE. FRIEND, Sophia signed with a bright, beautiful smile that melted the heavy tension in the room.
Nathan kissed her small hand gently, knowing her innocent warning had saved his life from total destruction.
