CHAPTER 3 — The Woman Who Finally Stood Between Danger and the Child
CHAPTER 3 — The Woman Who Finally Stood Between Danger and the Child
The men moved through the lobby.
“Where is she?”
Guests stepped away.
Emma immediately hid behind Victoria.
Everyone expected Victoria to move.
To protect herself.
Instead…
Victoria stepped forward.
“She stays with me.”
The men stopped.
The leader smiled.
“You don’t know what you’re protecting.”
Victoria looked back at Emma.
The little girl was shaking.
But she was holding onto Victoria’s dress.
Just like Charlotte’s daughter had done years ago.
“What do you want from her?”
The man’s expression changed.
“That child has something that belongs to us.”
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Victoria realized this was not about money.
It was about the secret Charlotte died protecting.
