Chapter 12 - The KidnappingMaria disappeared on a rainy Tuesday.
Julian came home and found the front door open.
A broken teacup lay on the floor.
Her scarf was caught on the porch railing.
His blood turned cold.
He called her phone.
Nothing.
Then his phone rang.
Unknown number.
Victoria's voice came through.
“You should have listened to me.”
Julian's jaw tightened.
“Where is my mother?”
“Safe.”
“If you hurt her—”
“She will live if you come alone.”
Noah grabbed Julian's arm.
“It's a trap.”
“I know.”
“Then don't go.”
Julian looked at him.
“She's my mother.”
Noah's expression softened.
“She's mine too.”
The brothers exchanged a look.
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They had spent thirty-two years apart.
Now they would risk everything together.
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Chapter 13 - The Harrington EstateThe old Harrington estate stood outside the city behind iron gates and dead trees.
Chapter 14 - The Secret TrustCharles arrived carrying a leather case.
Chapter 15 - The FallVictoria was arrested.
Chapter 16 - The EmpireJulian and Noah made an unexpected decision.
Chapter 17 - A Mother’s KitchenMonths passed.
Chapter 18 - The Letter Beneath the PhotographThat night, Julian opened the old photograph again.
