Chapter 2 - The Viper Strikes.Chaos erupted in the ballroom as heavily armed private security guards instantly sealed the massive oak doors.
Guests gasped and murmured in hushed, panicked tones, eyeing each other with sudden, sharp suspicion.
Daniel immediately stepped onto the grand staircase, raising his hands to command silence from the frantic crowd.
He ordered the security chief to lock down the perimeter and ensure no one left the estate grounds.
Emily stood by the foyer entrance, watching the wealthy elite unravel in the face of an unexpected crisis.
Suddenly, Vanessa’s voice cut through the noise, sharp and cold as a winter gale.
She pointed a manicured finger directly at the doorway where the young maid was standing.
Everyone in the room turned in unison, their eyes locking onto Emily’s terrified face.
Vanessa descended the stairs with slow, deliberate steps, her dark dress flowing like ink behind her.
She locked eyes with Emily, a cruel and triumphant spark dancing in her blue irises.
The crowd parted for Vanessa, leaving Emily completely isolated and exposed in the center of the grand foyer.
Emily’s hands began to tremble uncontrollably as the imposing woman stopped just inches away from her.
Vanessa crossed her arms, her voice echoing loudly across the silent, marble-floored room.
She demanded to know why Emily had been lingering near the VIP lounge right before the alarm sounded.
Emily stumbled over her words, explaining she had only been organizing the guests' winter coats.
Vanessa scoffed loudly, a harsh sound that made Margaret and the other guests shake their heads in disgust.
She declared that the staff were the only ones desperate enough to steal such a priceless artifact.
Daniel walked over, his brow furrowed as he tried to calm his wife’s sudden outburst.
Vanessa refused to back down, turning her attention to the mahogany reception desk.
She pointed at Emily’s brown leather handbag with a gold zipper, which was resting quietly on the floor.
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She demanded that the bag be searched immediately in front of everyone.
Emily felt a cold sweat break out on her forehead, though she knew she had absolutely nothing to hide.
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