Chapter 7

The office wasn't far, so I drove to the manor to retrieve some copyright documents.

This residence, purchased for me by my mother, was cozy and comfortable, complete with a spacious English garden. As I keyed in the passcode at the main gate, I nearly jumped out of my skin.

A figure was slumped in the hallway. He turned his head, revealing a pair of bloodshot eyes.

My expression darkened. "Liam?