Chapter 2: The Doors Open
Chapter 2: The Doors Open
Fifteen minutes later, the ballroom doors swung open.
Not with chaos—but precision.
Men and women in dark suits entered first. Then legal officers. Then security personnel with official government credentials.
The music system shut off instantly.
A man stepped forward—tall, composed, authoritative.
“Madam Vice President Caldwell,” he said respectfully.
The entire room froze.
Whispers erupted.
“Vice President?”
“Of what?”
“What is happening?”
Julia gently guided Mia behind her.
“Yes,” she said. “Begin recording everything.”
David stepped forward, suddenly uneasy.
“Julia… what is this?”
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She looked at him for a long moment.
“This,” she said, “is the moment you should have protected your daughter.”
