Chapter 6 - The Haven in the Hills
An hour later, a dark luxury SUV pulled up to a grand stone estate perched on the coastal cliffs overlooking the ocean. Gabriel stepped out, holding the heavy umbrella over Sadie as rain began to fall over the estate grounds.
Sadie walked into the warm, sunlit foyer, her strapless sweetheart lace gown damp around the hem. The interior was filled with dark wood paneling, warm chandeliers, and quiet luxury.
"This is my private residence," Gabriel explained, handing his coat to a housekeeper. "Marcus knows Connor failed. He will be desperate to locate the micro-drive, which means your apartment and your family's office are no longer safe."
Sadie sat on a soft velvet armchair in the library, holding a warm cup of tea provided by the staff. "Why are you helping me, Mr. Rossi? You got your micro-chip back. You don't owe me anything."
Gabriel walked over to the tall arched window, looking out at the stormy ocean below. "Because three years ago, before your father passed away, he did a favor for my family. He was an honorable man, Sadie. I won't allow his daughter to be destroyed by vultures."
Suddenly, the library phone rang sharply. Gabriel picked up the receiver, his dark eyes darkening as he listened to his security chief's voice on the line.
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"Boss," the chief reported, "Marcus just launched a legal seizure against the Vance Estate. He's claiming Sadie surrendered her power of attorney to Connor before the wedding."
👉 Read PART 7 to see how Sadie confronted Marcus in the corporate boardroom!
