Chapter 74

• MONIQUE
• As I pulled up to the address Felix had given me, the sight before me was nothing short of impressive. The mansion sprawled across a vast, waterfront property, its sleek modern lines blending seamlessly with the tranquil surroundings. I couldn't believe I'd never heard of it before.. It was the kind of place that whispered money and power, yet stood silent and still, almost like a well-kept secret, it almost reminded me of my godfather's mansion—the one I lived in for nearly five years after my parents died.
• At the gate, I hesitated for a moment, inputting the code Felix had surprisingly trusted me with. The gate swung open, and I drove through the winding path that led up to the entrance, the tires of my car crunching against the gravel as I parked in the driveway. The mansion was pristine, like someone had just finished tending to it. The garden was immaculate, and the glass windows gleamed in the soft evening light.