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Chapter 21 - Darkness FallsAlexander stood his ground, keeping his voice steady. "It’s over, Richard. There is nowhere left for you to run."
"I don't need to run! I just need the money!" Richard shouted frantically.
At that exact second, the SWAT team cut the foundry's main power grid. The glowing lights vanished, plunging the entire building into pitch-black darkness.
Panicked by his sudden inability to see, Richard shrieked in terror, stumbling backward on the narrow metal catwalk. His flashlight dropped, crashing onto the concrete floor below.
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Chapter 22 - The RescueIn the dark, silent foundry, night-vision officers moved in swiftly and silently. Within moments, Richard was pinned to the metal railing, handcuffed before he could even process what was happening.
Chapter 23 - Healing the EstateWith both Victoria and Richard facing long prison sentences, true peace finally settled over Hawthorne Mansion.
Chapter 24 - The Quiet LegacyOne afternoon, Eleanor asked Sarah to accompany her to the mansion’s rear garden, where yellow roses were in full bloom.
Chapter 25 - A Surprise AnnouncementA month later, Eleanor celebrated her 75th birthday. The grand hall of Hawthorne Mansion was filled once again with guests, music, and sparkling chandeliers.
Chapter 26 - The Hawthorne FoundationAlexander looked down at Sarah and his mother, who were sitting together near the center of the foyer.
Chapter 27 - The Passing of the GuardYears passed peacefully at Hawthorne Mansion. Eleanor’s health gradually declined as she reached a ripe old age, but her days were filled with laughter, love, and the constant company of her family and Sarah.
