Chapter 52 Hidden agenda
Together, Alicia and Peter knocked on Paula's door, but to their surprise, there was no response from Paula's apartment. They exchanged worried glances, sensing that something was amiss. Alicia reached for the doorknob, hesitating for a moment before turning it. The door creaked open, revealing an empty and eerily silent interior.
"Paula?" Alicia called out, her voice echoing through the vacant rooms. There was no answer, only the sound of their own footsteps reverberating in the silence.
As they entered Paula's study, they noticed signs of a struggle—papers scattered on the floor, shelves toppled over, and an unsettling feeling hanging in the air. It was clear that Paula hadn't left willingly. Fear tightened its grip on Alicia and Peter's hearts as they realiz
