Chapter 3 - The Digital Ledger
“This drive contains the full audio recordings from the pantry intercom over the past three hours,” Clara stated flatly.
Her clear, resonant voice echoed off the high ceilings, cutting through the rising tide of nervous whispers filling the room.
Ethan backed closer to the terrace glass doors, his hands shaking so violently he dropped his silver serving tray.
The metallic clatter made several women scream, shattering the fragile illusion of control Julian was trying to maintain.
“Grab her!” Julian barked at his private security guards standing near the grand double doors of the foyer.
Before the security officers could move an inch, two prominent guests stepped forward to physically block their path.
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“Nobody touches this young woman until we hear every word on that recording,” Senator Vance declared with icy authority.
The prominent politician adjusted his jacket, his gaze fixed onto Julian with unyielding, terrifying disappointment.
