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Chapter 17: Secrets in the Shadows

Author: Lisa k. Smith
last update Last Updated: 2025-03-14 19:29:15

She almost ran into a man in basic navy shirt and pants as she turned the bend. Dark-haired and with a quiet professionalism, he was shorter than Alistair. Still, his eyes revealed another picture. Behind them was something strong, something not fit for this modern, polished edifice.

"Mrs. Madrigal??" The man spoke in a low, almost quiet voice, as though he may be overheard.

Certainly? Belle hesitated, perplexed by his abrupt presence. He looked unlike one of the security guards, and his casual clothes stood out from the neat suits of the Kensington personnel.

"I'm Julian," he said, his face inscrutable. "My line of employment is IT. From looking over your file, I understand what happened. He looked over his shoulder to be sure nobody else was listening. "Miss Madrigal, someone put those files there. And you were not among them.

Belle felt her pulse speed up. "What?" Are you sure?

Julian nodded sadly. Though I lack all the specifics, I have been running server log diagnostics. Th
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