Chapter 5 - The Midnight Escape
Eleanor rushed back to the estate, knowing Richard was closing in. The mansion’s gates were locked, and armed guards patrolled the grounds. Richard confronted her in the foyer, dropping his charming facade, threatening to send Leo to an "institution" where he would never be found.
For years, Eleanor had been the untouchable, elegant socialite. Now, the fierce instincts of a mother took over. Nanny Martha created a desperate diversion, triggering the mansion's fire alarms and plunging the house into chaos.
Eleanor grabbed Leo, abandoning her heels and jewelry, and sprinted through the secret servant tunnels beneath the estate. They emerged into the dark, rain-soaked woods, running for their lives as dogs barked in the distance.
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Cliffhanger: They reached the highway where the investigator was waiting with a running car, but Richard’s black SUVs suddenly swerved, blocking the road ahead.
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