Chapter 2 - THE ENTRANCE
The heavy oak door swung open with a sudden, violent thud.
Julian burst into the bathroom.
His dark blue three-piece suit was impeccably tailored, but his navy tie was slightly askew from running.
His leather soles clicked sharply against the marble threshold.
His eyes widened in shock as he took in the scene—the tears, the trembling maid, the oppressive heat in the air.
In a fraction of a second, Victoria’s face transformed.
The cruel smile melted into a mask of pure terror.
She dropped the lighter.
It clicked softly against the white stone floor.
Victoria threw her arms around Julian’s neck, collapsing her body weight against his chest.
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"She went crazy and attacked me!" Victoria wailed, her shoulder shaking in a convincing sob against his lapel.
Julian staggered back half a step under her weight, his hands coming up instinctively to hold her waist.
