Chapter 2: The Woman from the Shadows
Vivian walked down the aisle, the fading sunlight behind her making her look almost unreal.
Whispers spread through the crowd like wildfire.
"Impossible..."
"She’s alive?"
Elena clenched her fists.
She remembered the night she was twelve — the night her father told her Vivian had stolen millions and vanished forever.
But now, standing here, Vivian showed no guilt.
Only purpose.
She stopped in front of the stage and looked directly at Elena.
“You look more like him than I expected.”
Elena’s heart pounded.
“Why are you here?” Elena asked coldly.
Vivian smiled.
“I’m here to save you.”
Then she placed a small USB drive on the table.
“Everything you need to know about your father’s death.”
The room erupted.
Elena stared at it, her hands trembling.
May you like
But before she could open it—
The lights went out.
