Chapter 8 - The Traitor Among Them
The estate security forces finally swarmed the south lawn, restraining the unconscious Russian hitman and escorting a shaken Uncle August back to the safety of the mansion. Casper stood near the blast of the broken water pipe, the cold spray soaking through his ruined tuxedo shirt.
He knelt beside Volkov, thoroughly checking the assassin's dark overcoat. From the inner pocket, Casper retrieved a folded piece of heavy parchment paper. He opened it, and his dark eyes narrowed into slits of pure, boiling rage.
Willow walked over cautiously, wrapping her arms around herself against the chill. "What is it, Mr. Falcone?"
Casper handed her the wet paper. It was a highly detailed architectural blueprint of the Falcone estate. But it wasn't just a map. Every security camera blind spot, guard patrol rotation, and automated lock code was meticulously handwritten in red ink.
"Cordelia didn't give him this," Casper said, his voice dropping to a terrifyingly quiet whisper. "She didn't have access to the master security protocols. She was just the distraction they used to get him inside."
Willow studied the red handwriting, her eyes widening as recognition washed over her. "I know this handwriting," she breathed, looking up at Casper. "I see it every day on the staff maintenance schedules. The loops on the letters... it belongs to Marcus."
Casper’s jaw clenched so tightly the muscles leaped beneath his light stubble. Marcus. His trusted head of security. The man who had been by his side for ten years, the man who had just conveniently delayed sweeping the perimeter while Volkov took his shot.
"Marcus sold us out to the Vitiellos," Casper growled, his hands curling into fists. "He let Volkov in, gave him the blueprints, and probably wired the helicopter himself."
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Casper looked at Willow, a newfound profound respect shining in his eyes. "You didn't just save my life at the altar, Willow. You just uncovered a rot that would have destroyed my entire family."
👉 Read PART 9 to see how Casper and Willow plan a brilliant, deadly trap for the traitorous head of security!
