Chapter 4 - The Maid's Betrayal
"She... she wanted to wait for you to say goodnight, sir," Maria choked out, her voice cracking into a pathetic, high-pitched squeak.
"You unlocked the east service gate," Dominic stated clinically, completely dominating the massive room without even raising his voice. "You bypassed the security cameras. You let him into the house. And you intentionally brought me into this room so he could execute me."
Maria let out a horrific, breathless gasp. She didn't deny it.
"He threatened my family, Mr. Dominic!" Maria sobbed hysterically, completely abandoning her professional persona. "He told me if I didn't let him inside, the cartel would burn my house down! I had to do it!"
Inside the pitch-black closet, the silver snake ring slightly shifted. The assassin was listening, waiting for the perfect moment to strike.
Dominic was entirely unarmed. His heavy weapon was resting in his private study downstairs. He was kneeling on the floor with a crying six-year-old and a hysterical, traitorous maid, completely exposed to a ruthless apex predator hiding in the dark.
"Shut up, Maria," Dominic commanded flawlessly, his deep voice carrying a freezing, lethal frequency.
He looked directly at Lily. He didn't look like a terrified victim. He looked like an absolute, untouchable titan who was completely prepared to sacrifice himself for her.
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"Lily, sweetheart," Dominic whispered, forcing a warm, completely calm smile onto his face. "I need you to be incredibly brave for me. Can you do that?"
👉 Lily clutched her stuffed bunny, entirely preparing to execute the most terrifying sprint of her life.
