Chapter 14 - The Return

The sun was just beginning to rise as they drove back to the estate.
The rain had stopped but the gray clouds remained in the sky.
Victor parked the car near the entrance of the detached garage.
He drew his weapon and cautiously approached the open doorway.
Elena followed closely behind him with her own weapon ready.
They stepped into the cold garage and looked toward the metal tub.
The tub was completely empty.
The yellow rope and silver duct tape lay discarded on the wet floor.
Clara the maid was gone.
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Victor cursed loudly and kicked the side of the metal tub.
They had been played by the person they suspected the least.