Chapter 21 - The Lifeline
"Hold on!" Julian roared, straining every muscle in his back to pull her up.
Victoria looked up at him, her vanity finally crumbling into sheer, raw terror.
"Save me, Julian! Please!" she pleaded, tears mixing with the freezing ocean spray.
Clara rushed out onto the balcony, grabbing Julian's coat to anchor him against the slick stone.
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Together, they pulled Victoria back over the edge onto the concrete terrace floor.
Federal Marshals stormed the balcony seconds later, placing Victoria and Richard under heavy arrest.
