Chapter 3 - The Untouchable Couple
Marcus Vance was a prominent corporate attorney, and Elisa was a high-society heiress whose family owned three private medical clinics in the state. To the outside world, they were the picture-perfect wealthy couple with a beautiful home and a adored little daughter.
For months, Michael had been working as an independent documentary filmmaker, traveling across Europe. Every time he asked to video-call Sophia, Marcus always offered polite excuses—claiming she was napping, at private preschool, or visiting her grandparents.
Michael had returned home for the Christmas holidays specifically to see his niece, only to discover that Marcus had forbidden the household staff from speaking to anyone outside the gates.
"She’s just clumsy, Michael," Elisa said casually, dabbing her lips with a cloth napkin as she walked into the kitchen with her wine glass. "She falls down the stairs when she plays. You’re making a ridiculous scene out of nothing."
"Clumsy?" Michael stood up slowly, keeping Sophia shielded behind his legs. "These are defensive grip marks on her forearms, Elisa. And her cheek is swollen. What kind of monsters are you?"
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Marcus stood up from the dining table, adjusting his beige suit jacket with complete composure. "Watch your mouth in my house, little brother. You're a broke filmmaker living off grants. I own this estate, and I control this family."
👉 What secret device did Michael have hidden in his cream knit sweater that Marcus didn't notice?
