Chapter 146- Toxic ambition

The black car screeched to a halt in front of a grand but slightly worn estate. Lina threw the car door open, clutching her bag tightly as she stumbled out. Her legs felt weak, and her chest heaved as panic consumed her. The driver called out to her, but she ignored him, hurrying up the steps to the front door.

“Dad!” she cried, her voice breaking as she shoved the heavy door open. “Dad, where are you?”

The house was eerily quiet for a moment. Lina’s eyes ...