Chapter 19 - Shadows in the DistanceEvening descended upon the Vance estate, painting the sky in deep shades of violet and amber.
Inside the study, Helena Vance sat by the fireplace, sipping a glass of aged scotch while reviewing the latest charitable foundation grants bearing little Leo’s name. Peace had finally settled over the ancient walls of the household.
Outside, beyond the wrought-iron security gates, a solitary black sedan idled quietly in the shadows of the tree line.
Inside the car, a shadowy figure stared through binoculars at the glowing windows of the mansion. A scarred hand gripped the steering wheel so tightly the knuckles turned white.
"Enjoy your peace while it lasts, Julian," a raspy, distorted voice whispered into the car's encrypted radio receiver. "The game isn't over yet."
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The radio crackled with a static reply from an unknown handler on the other end: The secondary backup is in position. Awaiting your command.
The figure smiled in the dark, a cold, predatory grin mirroring the exact expression Eleanor had worn the day she pushed Sarah toward the edge.
