Chapter 4 - The Smear of Blood and Ink
Damon took the crumpled envelope from Lily's tiny hands, his knuckles turning white as he broke the heavy red wax seal.
The handwriting on the paper was unmistakably Clara's, but the ink was smeared with dried tears and faint stains of blood.
“Damon, if you are reading this, I am either dead or locked away where Julian can no longer reach me. I never took his money. Four years ago, Julian threatened to destroy your company and murder your unborn child if I didn't disappear.”
Damon’s eyes widened in sheer horror as he read the lines over and over again.
“Lily is your daughter, Damon. She has your smile and your strength. Please protect her from Julian. He discovered where we were hiding, and he is coming for the estate tonight.”
Suddenly, the heavy iron gates outside groaned open, and bright headlights flashed through the grand glass windows of the mansion foyer.
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Julian Vosilenko stepped into the mansion, flanked by four heavily armed private security guards.
👉 How did Julian track little Lily directly to Damon's doorstep?
