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The Housekeeper’s Legacy Chapter 36: Into the Fire
The low hum of the helicopter echoed through the trees, growing louder with each passing second. Gregory’s heart hammered in his chest as he crouched low in the brush, trying to stay as still as possible.The searchlights from the chopper cut through the dark, casting harsh beams of light across the clearing and into the surrounding woods.His eyes scanned the treeline, searching for any sign of movement. Every second felt like an eternity.They were running out of time. The extraction team had confirmed their position, but Voss’s men weren’t far behind, and the choppers were getting closer. They couldn’t afford to be found.“Keep your head down,” Gregory muttered to Crane, who was crouched beside him, his body tense with anticipation.Crane gave a short nod, his eyes flicking nervously between the helicopter and the trees. “We can’t outrun them like this. They’ll find us.”“We don’t need to outrun them,” Gregory replied through gritted teeth. “We just need to outlast them.”The sound
The Housekeeper’s Legacy Chapter 37: The Breaking Point
The explosion sent shockwaves through the forest, rattling the trees and filling the air with dust and smoke.The noise was deafening, and for a moment, everything seemed to blur—the ground beneath Gregory’s feet trembled, his senses overloaded by the sudden chaos.But he didn’t have time to think. The extraction point was within reach, but so were Voss’s men. The explosion had been a calculated move, a final act of desperation to slow them down. And it was working.“We can’t stop,” Gregory muttered, his voice barely audible over the ringing in his ears. “Move, move, move!”Crane was already ahead of him, pushing through the thick underbrush, his movements swift and precise. Gregory followed, his breath coming in sharp bursts, every instinct screaming at him to hurry. They had no time to waste. If they didn’t make it to the extraction point in time, they were done for.But as they pushed forward, something caught Gregory’s eye—movement in the trees. Someone—or something—was watching t
The Housekeeper’s Legacy Chapter 38: The Fall
Everything was a blur—screams, the thunderous crack of gunfire, and the heavy beat of his own heart. Gregory’s body hit the ground with a violent thud, and for a split second, the world spun wildly around him. His vision flickered, edges of the world dimming, but then the sharp, acrid scent of smoke cut through the haze. He had no time to linger in his daze.His instincts kicked in.Gregory’s hand shot out to grab the dirt beneath him as he pushed himself to his knees, his head swimming with the effort. His right side felt like it was on fire, the impact of the bullet hitting him in a sudden, excruciating jolt. He gasped, clutching at the torn fabric of his shirt, feeling the warm trickle of blood.“Crane!” he called hoarsely, but his voice came out weak. He pushed harder, ignoring the pain, dragging himself to his feet. The explosion had thrown him off balance, but he wasn’t about to stop now.The world around him was chaotic—trees splintered and falling, the chopper’s spotlight swee
The Housekeeper’s Legacy Chapter 39: The Pursuit
Gregory’s heart pounded as the shadow in the trees moved closer. His mind raced, each thought competing for space in his overtaxed brain. The realization was dawning upon him—he wasn’t just facing an enemy. He was facing his fate, and it was closing in fast.His hand instinctively went to his side, but the wound was too deep, the blood too much. His vision was swimming again. His legs wobbled beneath him, but he fought against the encroaching weakness, pushing himself upright.The figure was getting closer.Gregory’s pulse quickened. He didn’t have the luxury of time. Every second counted now.His hand fumbled for his weapon, the cold metal of the gun comforting against his palm. His fingers tightened around it, though his grip was shaky. The pain was blurring everything, but his survival instincts were sharper than ever. He knew that if he hesitated now, he’d never make it.A crack of a twig broke the silence around him. His body tensed. The man was within sight now, his silhouette o
The Housekeeper’s Legacy Chapter 1: The Stain on the Marble
The marble floors were pristine—shining like the surface of still water—until the mop skidded just a little too far and knocked over the cleaning bucket.A splash of soapy water spread across the foyer.A moment later, thunder.“Idiot!”The shout echoed off the high ceilings of the Rosewell Mansion like a whip crack. Gregory flinched, already dropping to his knees, scrambling to soak the water up with his sleeves before anyone else could see it.Too late.Mr. Rosewell, tall and broad with a jaw clenched so tight it looked carved from granite, stormed into the room in his slippers.“I told you to clean quietly! Now look—look at this mess! This is imported Carrara marble! Do you even know what that is? Of course you don’t.”Gregory kept his eyes down. “I’m sorry, sir. It won’t happen again.”Mr. Rosewell’s voice dropped to a quieter, more dangerous tone. “It never should’ve happened.”Behind him, Gregory could hear the snickers.Here they come.Seth, the eldest son, leaned against the s
The Housekeeper’s Legacy Chapter 2: The Whisper in the Dark
Gregory didn’t dare move.He stayed crouched behind the thick curtain, heart pounding like a war drum in his chest. Every breath he took felt like it might betray him.Mr. Rosewell stood by the window for a long moment, watching the darkened garden like it might offer him answers. Then, with a sigh, he turned and left the study, pulling the heavy oak door shut behind him.Silence returned, thick and suffocating.Gregory waited a full minute before slipping out from his hiding spot. His shirt rustled as he adjusted it, the hidden items pressing against his ribs—a baby photo, the hospital wristband, and the old tag with only his first name.The man he worked for—cleaned for, suffered under—was hiding something. No, not something. Everything.He knew.That phone call. Those words.“If that old man dies before he finds the boy…”That boy might be him.Gregory left the study as quietly as he had entered, his mind reeling. The corridor was dark, lit only by the pale blue glow of moonlight f
The Housekeeper’s Legacy Chapter 3: The Test of Blood
The mansion smelled different that morning.Not the usual mix of lemon cleaner and cigar smoke, but something tense, sharp—like metal in the air before a storm.Gregory descended the attic stairs as usual, already mentally preparing for the day’s insults. But today felt different. The halls were quiet. Too quiet. No laughter from the brothers. No barking orders from Mr. Rosewell.He stepped into the main foyer—and froze.Every member of the Rosewell family stood there.All five children.Mr. Rosewell in a sharp charcoal suit.And someone new.A man in his early forties. Neat, clinical, like a hospital administrator in disguise. He held a slim black briefcase and had the kind of smile that made Gregory feel like a lab rat.“Ah,” the stranger said. “You must be Gregory.”Gregory instinctively glanced at Mr. Rosewell, who offered nothing but a hard, unreadable stare.“Gregory is the housekeeper,” Mr. Rosewell said coldly. “We found something of interest last night in the attic. Some… ite
The Housekeeper’s Legacy Chapter 4: The Trap Is Set
The words from the mysterious caller echoed in Gregory’s mind as he hurried back through the dark streets:“They won’t let you live long enough to claim it.”It wasn’t paranoia if it was true. And everything about the Rosewell family—their sudden interest in DNA, their cruelty, their timing—reeked of something deeper. Something darker.He slipped into the mansion through the back, moving like a shadow. But as soon as he reached the second floor—Click.The hallway lights blazed to life.“Out past curfew?” Seth stood at the top of the stairs, arms crossed, flanked by his older brother, Marcus.Gregory kept walking.“Not in the mood,” he muttered.Marcus stepped in front of him. “You think just because someone’s sniffing around your past, it makes you special?”Gregory didn’t stop. “No. But it makes you nervous.”Seth's jaw clenched.Marcus grabbed Gregory’s shoulder. “You think you can talk to us like that?”Gregory turned slowly. “You’re not going to hit me. Not until you’re sure I’m
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Chapter 39: The Pursuit
Gregory’s heart pounded as the shadow in the trees moved closer. His mind raced, each thought competing for space in his overtaxed brain. The realization was dawning upon him—he wasn’t just facing an enemy. He was facing his fate, and it was closing in fast.His hand instinctively went to his side, but the wound was too deep, the blood too much. His vision was swimming again. His legs wobbled beneath him, but he fought against the encroaching weakness, pushing himself upright.The figure was getting closer.Gregory’s pulse quickened. He didn’t have the luxury of time. Every second counted now.His hand fumbled for his weapon, the cold metal of the gun comforting against his palm. His fingers tightened around it, though his grip was shaky. The pain was blurring everything, but his survival instincts were sharper than ever. He knew that if he hesitated now, he’d never make it.A crack of a twig broke the silence around him. His body tensed. The man was within sight now, his silhouette o
Chapter 38: The Fall
Everything was a blur—screams, the thunderous crack of gunfire, and the heavy beat of his own heart. Gregory’s body hit the ground with a violent thud, and for a split second, the world spun wildly around him. His vision flickered, edges of the world dimming, but then the sharp, acrid scent of smoke cut through the haze. He had no time to linger in his daze.His instincts kicked in.Gregory’s hand shot out to grab the dirt beneath him as he pushed himself to his knees, his head swimming with the effort. His right side felt like it was on fire, the impact of the bullet hitting him in a sudden, excruciating jolt. He gasped, clutching at the torn fabric of his shirt, feeling the warm trickle of blood.“Crane!” he called hoarsely, but his voice came out weak. He pushed harder, ignoring the pain, dragging himself to his feet. The explosion had thrown him off balance, but he wasn’t about to stop now.The world around him was chaotic—trees splintered and falling, the chopper’s spotlight swee
Chapter 37: The Breaking Point
The explosion sent shockwaves through the forest, rattling the trees and filling the air with dust and smoke.The noise was deafening, and for a moment, everything seemed to blur—the ground beneath Gregory’s feet trembled, his senses overloaded by the sudden chaos.But he didn’t have time to think. The extraction point was within reach, but so were Voss’s men. The explosion had been a calculated move, a final act of desperation to slow them down. And it was working.“We can’t stop,” Gregory muttered, his voice barely audible over the ringing in his ears. “Move, move, move!”Crane was already ahead of him, pushing through the thick underbrush, his movements swift and precise. Gregory followed, his breath coming in sharp bursts, every instinct screaming at him to hurry. They had no time to waste. If they didn’t make it to the extraction point in time, they were done for.But as they pushed forward, something caught Gregory’s eye—movement in the trees. Someone—or something—was watching t
Chapter 36: Into the Fire
The low hum of the helicopter echoed through the trees, growing louder with each passing second. Gregory’s heart hammered in his chest as he crouched low in the brush, trying to stay as still as possible.The searchlights from the chopper cut through the dark, casting harsh beams of light across the clearing and into the surrounding woods.His eyes scanned the treeline, searching for any sign of movement. Every second felt like an eternity.They were running out of time. The extraction team had confirmed their position, but Voss’s men weren’t far behind, and the choppers were getting closer. They couldn’t afford to be found.“Keep your head down,” Gregory muttered to Crane, who was crouched beside him, his body tense with anticipation.Crane gave a short nod, his eyes flicking nervously between the helicopter and the trees. “We can’t outrun them like this. They’ll find us.”“We don’t need to outrun them,” Gregory replied through gritted teeth. “We just need to outlast them.”The sound
Chapter 35: The Final Gamble
The figure standing before Gregory and Amelia was a hulking presence, his face obscured by a black mask. The gun in his hands was steady, aimed directly at Gregory’s chest.His eyes gleamed with cold determination as he watched them both, calculating their every move.“Stop right there,” the man barked, his voice low and dangerous. “You’re not going anywhere.”Gregory’s mind raced, every possible escape plan flashing through his mind in rapid succession.He knew they had no time to waste. The helicopters would be circling overhead, and Voss’s men were closing in on all sides. They had only one shot at this, and if they didn’t take it now, they wouldn’t have another chance.“Don’t do this,” Amelia said, her voice steady despite the fear she must’ve been feeling. “We’re not the ones you’re after. It’s Voss. He’s the one who betrayed you.”The man’s grip on his weapon tightened, but there was a flicker of hesitation in his eyes. He glanced between Gregory and Amelia, trying to read their
Chapter 34: The Last Hope
The dense woods stretched out before them, the trees casting long shadows as the team pushed through the underbrush. The only sounds were the rush of their footsteps and the occasional distant crack of a branch underfoot.Gregory’s heart pounded in his chest, the adrenaline surging as the realization of their escape began to settle in.They were still alive, but for how long?The crackle of gunfire echoed from the compound, a constant reminder that they were not safe yet. Voss’s men were closing in fast, and the dense woods couldn’t hide them forever.They had to keep moving, stay ahead of the soldiers chasing them.“We need to get to the extraction point,” Gregory said, his voice strained but firm. “If we don’t make it there, we won’t make it out of here at all.”“We’re not exactly in the best position for that,” Mara replied, her voice tight with frustration. “They’ll be tracking us, and we won’t last long if we keep running.”“We don’t have a choice,” Gregory shot back, his gaze da
Chapter 33: The Escape
The vault door slammed shut with a thunderous crash, but it felt like the world was closing in on Gregory as he stared at the flames consuming the files. Each one was a key to his future, his inheritance—his identity—but now, they were gone. Reduced to ash. There would be no going back from this. He had destroyed the last vestige of Voss’s empire, the thing that had kept him enslaved in a life of lies. But as the fire crackled, so did the reality of their situation.The sound of gunfire from outside reminded him that they were far from finished. They had accomplished their goal—but at what cost?“We’ve done it,” Amelia whispered, her voice filled with a strange mix of relief and disbelief as she stood next to Gregory. “We’ve taken everything from him.”“Not everything,” Gregory muttered, his eyes scanning the vault one last time. “We still have to get out alive.”“Agreed,” Crane said, his voice low and tense. “And that’s not going to be easy. They’ll be coming for us now, and they won
Chapter 32: The Last Stand
The lights flickered for a moment before they went completely out. The compound was now plunged into darkness, but that didn’t stop Gregory from moving. The plan had worked—they had successfully disabled the communications, and now the compound was in disarray. Guards were shouting at each other, but their orders were lost, echoing through the empty halls with no direction.“Move!” Gregory hissed, grabbing Amelia’s arm as he pulled her toward the back exit. The others were close behind, but the silence in the compound felt suffocating. The only sound was the pounding of their footsteps and the occasional distant shout. The chaos was their ally now—Voss’s empire was crumbling, and they were the ones at the center of it.Mara led the way through the maze of corridors, her senses heightened, every muscle tensed for the inevitable clash. The danger wasn’t over; it had only just begun. There were still guards on the inside, and Voss’s reinforcements would be on their way soon. Time was run
Chapter 31: The War Unleashed
The sound of alarms shattered the silence of the morning, a relentless wail that echoed through the air like a death knell. Gregory’s heart pounded in his chest as the compound loomed before them, a fortress bristling with armed guards, security cameras, and fortified gates. They had been expecting this. But even as they made their final approach, the weight of the moment hit him like a punch to the gut.This was no longer just about surviving. This was a war—a war that would decide not only his fate but the fate of everyone he cared about.“We’ve been compromised,” Mara’s voice was low, her hands steady on the wheel as she navigated the narrow dirt road. “Voss knows we’re here.”Gregory nodded, his gaze sharp as he scanned the compound from behind the tinted windows. The perimeter was swarming with guards now, and the gates were closing quickly, sealing them in. There was no turning back.“They won’t stop until we’re dead,” Gregory said, his voice tense. “But we can’t let them take u
