"Nobody leaves this house alone."
Arthur's voice cut through the silence.
He took the photograph from Clara and examined the message on its back. His expression darkened.
"This isn't a random threat. Whoever sent it knows Isabelle's location, knows we're here, and knows exactly how to reach Clara."
Edward immediately turned toward Aaron.
"Call the security team. I want this property secured before we leave."
"Already on it, sir."
Isabelle watched them with a troubled expression.
"You shouldn't have come here."
Clara turned toward her.
"We didn't know someone was watching you."
"You should have understood that the moment Adrian contacted you. The people involved in this matter have been waiting for your grandmother's successor for years."
"Then perhaps you should have told my family everything instead of disappearing."
Isabelle lowered her eyes.
"I wanted to. But I made a promise to your grandmother."
"Another promise that required everyone to keep me in the dark?"
