Chapter 10 - The Final Game Begins

Daniel entered Adrian’s abandoned mansion alone.
Every room was silent.
Every step felt dangerous.
Then Adrian appeared.
Smiling.
“You finally came.”
Daniel stared at him.
“Where is my daughter?”
Adrian laughed.
“You still think this is about Emma?”
Daniel remained calm.
Adrian walked closer.
“This was always about destroying you.”
Then the lights turned on.
Emma was sitting in a chair.
Safe.
But beside her was something unexpected.
Melissa.
Her hands were tied.
Adrian smiled.
“Your wife was never my partner.”
Daniel looked shocked.
“She was my victim.”
Melissa looked at Daniel.
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And whispered:
“I tried to protect you.”