Elodie stepped out of the car, the gravel crunched beneath her modest shoes, and a wave of innocence washed over her, making the world feel both vast and intimidating. The mansion sprawled before her like a sleeping giant, she had never seen anything like it, she stood there, her simple dress fluttering in the breeze. The driver had already sped away down the driveway, his tail light fading into the distance. Gathering her courage, she clutched her small suitcase containing little more than a few changes of clothes, her Bible, her rosary and approached the entrance. The security was formidable, there was an iron gates that swung open in a mechanical way after she presented her invitation letter, guards in crisp uniforms who scanned her with metal detectors and asked probing questions about her purpose. " Elodie," she said softly, her voice barely above a whisper, "here at the invitation of Mr. Antoine" They nodded curtly, waving her through."Good day, we’ve been expecting you," a
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