Chapter 6 - The Master Strategy
Adrian looked down at Clara, an undeniable sense of respect for the quiet maid settling into his chest.
"You are not just a maid, are you, Clara?" Adrian asked softly.
"I was a pediatric nurse at St. Jude's for four years," Clara revealed quietly. "Two years ago, I discovered that the chief director was falsifying trial results. Before I could present the records to the medical board, I was framed for stealing controlled substances and stripped of my license. I took this maid job just to survive."
Adrian let out a dark, quiet chuckle. "It seems we were both surrounded by snakes, Clara."
He stepped closer to her, setting his phone on the desk and locking eyes with her with absolute resolve.
"Dr. Harrison and Selene are scheduled to perform Lily's next 'routine examination' tomorrow evening while I am supposed to be in Chicago," Adrian revealed, his voice dropping into a deadly whisper. "They believe I am leaving the city at sunrise."
"What are you going to do?" Clara asked.
"I am going to let them proceed," Adrian said, his tone chillingly precise. "You will stay in this room as Lily's primary caretaker. When Dr. Harrison attempts to administer that injection tomorrow night, we will expose them in front of the entire family estate."
Clara looked at small Lily, who held her plush bunny tight, nodding bravely at her father.
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"I will protect her with my life, Mr. Vale," Clara promised.
👉 Read Part 7 to see the trap sprung during the night of the examination.
