Chapter 9 - BLACKOUT Every light in the house died.
The music stopped.
Thirty people froze.
Outside, headlights appeared.
One.
Two.
Ten.
More.
Brandon released Emily.
"What the hell?"
Doors slammed outside.
Boots struck pavement.
The guests began whispering.
Then came three knocks.
Knock.
Knock.
Knock.
Nobody moved.
Brandon walked toward the entrance.
The front door opened before he reached it.
A man stood in the doorway.
Gray hair.
Work jacket.
Old boots.
Abraham Yates.
Behind him stood armed men.
Emily began to cry.
May you like
Not from fear.
From relief.
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Chapter 10 - THE TRUCK DRIVERAbraham stepped inside.
Chapter 11 - DADDY'S HERE Brandon raised the hammer.
Chapter 12 - THE MISTRESS BEGS Melissa fell to her knees.
Chapter 13 - THE BLACK ENVELOPE The envelope carried a crimson seal.
Chapter 14 - THE SECRET EMPIRE Abraham Yates wasn't merely a businessman.
Chapter 15 - THE REAL BETRAYAL Brandon suddenly screamed.
