Chapter 12: Fire and Redemption
Realizing her empire was crumbling in real-time, Nora snapped. In a desperate act of self-preservation, she lunged toward a decorative outdoor heater near the veranda, grabbing a canister of fuel and tipping it toward the mansion's wooden paneling.
"If I don't get to keep it, nobody does!" Nora shrieked, striking a lighter with a maniacal laugh.
Flames erupted instantly along the side of the grand entrance, licking hungrily at the historic architecture. Panic broke out among the staff and officers.
Without hesitation, John shoved his father toward safety into Clara’s arms. "Get him away from here!" John yelled.
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John charged through the smoke and fire, tackling Nora away from the spreading blaze just as the fuel tank exploded with a deafening roar. He pinned her to the stone pathway, shielding her from the falling debris while subduing her frantic thrashing. Clara handed the original will safely to a senior police officer before rushing back to help pull Nora clear of the danger zone.
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