Chapter 3: The Man Behind the Fear
The footsteps disappeared before Michael could see who it was.
But Emma knew.
Her face turned pale.
"We need to stop talking."
"Who was that?"
She stayed silent.
"Emma."
Finally, she whispered:
"My fiancé."
Michael was shocked.
"Your fiancé?"
She nodded.
"Daniel."
The name meant nothing to him.
Until she continued.
"He works security for this mansion."
Michael felt his stomach tighten.
Someone he trusted.
Someone who walked through his home every day.
Someone who had access to everyone.
"Why didn't you leave?"
Emma laughed softly.
But there was no happiness.
"Because leaving is easy when you have somewhere to go."
She looked away.
"I don't."
Michael realized the truth.
Daniel had not only hurt her.
He had isolated her.
Controlled her.
Made her believe she had no escape.
That evening, Michael quietly reviewed security footage.
And what he saw made his blood run cold.
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Daniel wasn't just aggressive.
He was dangerous.
