Chapter 13 - The Harrington EstateThe old Harrington estate stood outside the city behind iron gates and dead trees.
It had been abandoned for years.
Tonight, every window was illuminated.
Julian and Noah entered through the underground passage.
Inside, they found Maria tied to a chair.
Victoria stood behind her.
She wore no makeup.
No designer gown.
No perfect smile.
Only rage.
“You ruined everything,” Victoria said.
Julian stepped forward.
“You did that yourself.”
Victoria laughed.
“You think this is about you?”
She pointed toward the wall.
There hung an enormous portrait of Edward Harrington.
Beside it was another painting.
Two newborn boys.
Julian stared.
“They were never meant to inherit separately.”
Victoria's voice trembled.
“The family wanted one child to control the empire.”
“And the other?”
“A sacrifice.”
Noah stepped forward.
“Who was supposed to die?”
May you like
Victoria smiled.
“You were.”
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