Chapter 6 - Adrian Demands Vanessa Pack Her Bags Immediately
Adrian walked slowly back to where Vanessa sat crumpled against the marble columns of the grand staircase.
He pulled a gold-plated fountain pen from his breast pocket and tossed a blank check onto the floor before her.
“Write down whatever number you think buys your freedom, pack your designer clothes, and leave this estate by midnight,” Adrian commanded.
Vanessa looked up in shock, her pride momentarily flashing through her despair like a dying ember.
“You can’t just throw me out like trash, Adrian! My family’s name carries weight in Manhattan society!” she hissed furiously.
“Your family name won't save you from what’s coming next, Vanessa,” Adrian warned, his voice devoid of any remaining warmth.
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“What are you talking about? The video is deleted from the local system!” she yelled, her panic resurfacing instantly.
“The local system is irrelevant. Federal child welfare investigators already have mirror copies of every cloud backup,” Adrian replied calmly.
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