Chapter 6 - The Foundation Beneath the Hotel
"The audio file was authenticated by federal forensic experts three days ago," Adriano countered coldly. "And it led us to the exact location where you buried her."
Margaret’s breath hitched in her throat. Her knees buckled, and she grabbed the edge of a mahogany table to keep from collapsing onto the floor. "You... you don't know what you're talking about..."
"Eight years ago, the Callaway Grand Hotel in downtown Newport was undergoing basement renovations," Clara declared, stepping closer to Margaret. "You had your private contractors pour six feet of reinforced concrete over the lower foundation vault the very next morning."
Adriano took a step toward his chief head of security standing near the doorway. "At six o'clock this morning, federal agents executed a warrant on the lower vault of the Callaway Grand. They broke through the concrete foundation."
Adriano paused, his dark eyes locking onto Margaret’s pale, trembling face.
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"They found Evelyn's remains," Adriano said quietly. "Along with her personal signet ring and the matching earring to the necklace in my safe."
👉 Read Part 7 to see federal authorities crash the luxury party.
