Chapter 14 - The Enigmatic Visitor From Boston Arrives
Suddenly, a loud crash echoed from the conservatory as reinforced glass shattered under the weight of heavy tools.
The intruders had bypassed the front doors entirely, choosing to drop down through the second-floor gallery skylight.
Elias stepped out from the shadows of the library corridor, his weapon leveled dead center at the upper landing.
“You picked the wrong house to break into,” Elias said, his voice cutting through the dark hall like a razor blade.
The two masked men spun around instantly, raising suppressed automatic weapons toward the sound of his voice.
Before they could pull the trigger, a sharp click echoed behind them from the grand staircase landing.
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“Drop your weapons, boys, or I’ll turn your tactical vests into lace,” Bernadette Quinn called out coldly.
The elderly housekeeper stood atop the stairs holding a vintage double-barreled shotgun with absolute steady hands.
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