Chapter 6 - The Evidence
Over the next three days, Grace proved to be remarkably resourceful. She didn't just find gossip; she systematically gathered hard evidence. She discovered forged invoices where Sterling had marked up cleaning supplies by 300 percent, pocketing the difference in cash. She recorded audio on her phone where Sterling explicitly threatened to blacklist employees if they didn't work unpaid overtime.
She smuggled the digital files and paper copies to Adrian during their late-night meetings in the laundry room, her eyes burning with quiet determination.
"He's been robbing the estate blind for years," Grace whispered, handing over a flash drive. "He thought I was too quiet to notice anything."
Adrian took the drive, his jaw clenched so tight it ached. "You've done an extraordinary thing, Grace."
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"I've just done what was right," she replied. "Now you need to leave. Security is hunting for an intruder on the grounds. I can't protect you anymore."
"I'm leaving," Adrian promised, turning toward the service door. "And your life here is about to change forever."
