Chapter 13 - The Name in the Letter
Madison could not speak.
She read the name again.
Victoria Hale.
No.
Richard nodded.
Your grandfather believed Victoria knew the identity of your biological father.
Madison looked at her mother.
Mom.
Evelyn was crying.
I wanted to tell you.
When?
When you were older.
I am thirty two.
I know.
Then why did you wait?
Because every time I tried, someone stopped me.
Madison stepped back.
Was Grandpa right?
Evelyn shook her head.
I do not know.
Then who is my father?
Evelyn closed her eyes.
That is the question your grandfather died trying to answer.
Madison looked at Richard.
And you stayed?
I loved you.
That answer broke something inside her.
She turned away.
Ethan approached.
You are still my sister.
Madison looked at him.
Nothing changes that.
Bradley examined the letter.
There is another page.
Madison turned.
Behind the first page was a hidden section.
It contained a series of numbers.
Account numbers.
Dates.
And one final instruction.
When Madison discovers the truth about herself, give her the key to the final account.
Madison looked at Ethan.
Where is the final key?
Ethan shook his head.
I do not have it.
Then who does?
Nobody spoke.
A phone rang.
Everyone froze.
It was Madison's phone.
Unknown number.
She answered.
A man's voice spoke.
You have been looking in the wrong place.
Who are you?
The voice laughed softly.
Ask your father why he never told you about the hospital.
Madison's face went cold.
What hospital?
The call ended.
Richard stood immediately.
We have to leave.
Why?
Because Daniel knows where you are.
Madison looked at the door.
It opened.
Daniel Mercer walked inside.
He was calm.
Elegant.
Smiling.
And holding a folder.
He looked directly at Madison.
You have your grandfather's eyes.
May you like
Madison stared at him.
Who am I?
