Chương 10 - The Lockdown
Seeing Julian bleeding on the floor, Camille panicked completely. She kicked off her designer high heels, grabbed the long skirt of her champagne-gold gown, and sprinted toward the main entrance doors.
"Stop her!" Nico roared.
The two security guards who had previously backed away finally realized who held the real power in the mansion. They lunged forward, grabbing Camille by her arms just as she reached the threshold.
"Let go of me! I'm an Ashcroft! You can't touch me!" Camille shrieked, kicking and flailing as the guards held her fast.
Nico sat up on the floor, resting his back against the base of a marble pillar. His face was pale from exertion, but his dark eyes burned with absolute, cold victory.
He reached into his suit pocket and pulled out his encrypted satellite phone, dialing a three-digit speed dial.
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"Marco," Nico said into the phone, his voice steady as iron. "Bring the inner council to the main estate. Bring Dr. Harrison with you in handcuffs. We have a family cleansing to attend to."
👉 How did Adeline discover the truth about Nico's spinal injury that the corrupt doctor had hidden?
