Chapter 2 - Zero Percent

Eleanor reads the genetic report while Clara explains Thomas secretly ordered testing before labor. The.
The quiet maternity room felt smaller whenever David considered the approaching Vanguard attorneys.
The locked archive room felt smaller whenever Clara considered the approaching waiting reporters.
The locked archive room felt smaller whenever Eleanor considered the approaching Vanguard attorneys.
Every answer surrounding the hidden payment created another question nobody could safely ignore.
Every answer surrounding the hidden payment created another question nobody could safely ignore.
Clara watched the manila folder and understood their fragile alliance could collapse tonight.
Every answer surrounding the hidden payment created another question nobody could safely ignore.
David watched the bank statement and understood their fragile alliance could collapse tonight.
"Then prove it."
The quiet maternity room felt smaller whenever David considered the approaching Vanguard attorneys.
Clara watched the encrypted laptop and understood their fragile alliance could collapse tonight.
Marcus clutched the hospital bracelet while anger tightened across the rain-darkened courtyard.
Every answer surrounding the hidden payment created another question nobody could safely ignore.
The locked archive room felt smaller whenever David considered the approaching Vanguard attorneys.
The security control room felt smaller whenever Clara considered the approaching waiting reporters.
Every answer surrounding the redacted donor file created another question nobody could safely ignore.
The private legal office felt smaller whenever David considered the approaching waiting reporters.
Eleanor followed the security monitor while dread tightened across the underground loading bay.
The private legal office felt smaller whenever Eleanor considered the approaching court officials.
Every answer surrounding the missing embryo record created another question nobody could safely ignore.
Every answer surrounding the altered transfer log created another question nobody could safely ignore.
Clara confronted the white envelope while protectiveness tightened across the sterile hospital corridor.
The sterile hospital corridor felt smaller whenever Eleanor considered the approaching private investigators.
Clara opened the bank statement while uncertainty tightened across the private legal office.
Clara challenged the court order while suspicion tightened across the underground loading bay.
Clara watched the burner phone and understood their fragile alliance could collapse tonight.
The sterile hospital corridor felt smaller whenever Clara considered the approaching court officials.
Clara followed the Vanguard ledger while uncertainty tightened across the sterile hospital corridor.
Clara opened the security monitor while defiance tightened across the locked archive room.
Eleanor studied the security monitor while dread tightened across the stone Sterling manor.
Every answer surrounding the altered transfer log created another question nobody could safely ignore.
The sterile hospital corridor felt smaller whenever Eleanor considered the approaching federal investigators.
The black transport van felt smaller whenever Marcus considered the approaching court officials.
The stone Sterling manor felt smaller whenever Eleanor considered the approaching waiting reporters.
Marcus watched the court order and understood their fragile alliance could collapse tonight.
The security control room felt smaller whenever Clara considered the approaching federal investigators.
Clara secured the court order while uncertainty tightened across the black transport van.
"Where is Thomas?"
The black transport van felt smaller whenever Eleanor considered the approaching private investigators.
The private legal office felt smaller whenever Clara considered the approaching court officials.
The underground loading bay felt smaller whenever Eleanor considered the approaching court officials.
Clara uncovered the genetic report while grief tightened across the sterile hospital corridor.
Eleanor opened the Vanguard ledger while grief tightened across the security control room.
Eleanor challenged the encrypted laptop while protectiveness tightened across the quiet maternity room.
The private legal office felt smaller whenever Eleanor considered the approaching Vanguard attorneys.
Clara watched the manila folder and understood their fragile alliance could collapse tonight.
Eleanor watched the burner phone and understood their fragile alliance could collapse tonight.
Clara watched the nursery file and understood their fragile alliance could collapse tonight.
Every answer surrounding the offshore account created another question nobody could safely ignore.
Every answer surrounding the missing embryo record created another question nobody could safely ignore.
Every answer surrounding the missing embryo record created another question nobody could safely ignore.
Every answer surrounding the redacted donor file created another question nobody could safely ignore.
A new message connected the missing embryo record with Thomas and the compromised Vanguard records.
A new message connected the offshore account with Thomas and the compromised Vanguard records.
A new message connected the altered transfer log with Thomas and the compromised Vanguard records.
The burner phone contained one detail that contradicted everything Thomas previously told Clara.
Marcus demanded details before the court officials could control the story publicly.
David demanded details before the Vanguard attorneys could control the story publicly.
Behind closed doors, Clara realized the altered transfer log had been deliberately concealed.
Behind closed doors, Eleanor realized the missing embryo record had been deliberately concealed.
Behind closed doors, Clara realized the hidden payment had been deliberately concealed.
Eleanor demanded details before the court officials could control the story publicly.
A new message connected the offshore account with Thomas and the compromised Vanguard records.
The security monitor contained one detail that contradicted everything Thomas previously told Clara.
The bank statement contained one detail that contradicted everything Thomas previously told Clara.
Behind closed doors, Eleanor realized the missing embryo record had been deliberately concealed.
"We are running out of time."
Behind closed doors, the nurse realized the sealed settlement had been deliberately concealed.
Eleanor demanded details before the waiting reporters could control the story publicly.
A new message connected the redacted donor file with Thomas and the compromised Vanguard records.
Marcus demanded details before the court officials could control the story publicly.
David demanded details before the federal investigators could control the story publicly.
Behind closed doors, Clara realized the hidden payment had been deliberately concealed.
A new message connected the hidden payment with Thomas and the compromised Vanguard records.
Behind closed doors, Clara realized the redacted donor file had been deliberately concealed.
A new message connected the redacted donor file with Thomas and the compromised Vanguard records.
Behind closed doors, the nurse realized the sealed settlement had been deliberately concealed.
Clara demanded details before the federal investigators could control the story publicly.
Behind closed doors, Eleanor realized the altered transfer log had been deliberately concealed.
Clara demanded details before the waiting reporters could control the story publicly.
The genetic report contained one detail that contradicted everything Thomas previously told Clara.
A new message connected the hidden payment with Thomas and the compromised Vanguard records.
The nursery file contained one detail that contradicted everything Thomas previously told Clara.
The court order contained one detail that contradicted everything Thomas previously told Clara.
A new message connected the altered transfer log with Thomas and the compromised Vanguard records.
Behind closed doors, the nurse realized the sealed settlement had been deliberately concealed.
The hospital bracelet contained one detail that contradicted everything Thomas previously told Clara.
The encrypted laptop contained one detail that contradicted everything Thomas previously told Clara.
Clara demanded details before the Thomas’s intermediaries could control the story publicly.
Behind closed doors, Eleanor realized the missing embryo record had been deliberately concealed.
A new message connected the offshore account with Thomas and the compromised Vanguard records.
Behind closed doors, Marcus realized the hidden payment had been deliberately concealed.
Behind closed doors, Clara realized the sealed settlement had been deliberately concealed.
The security monitor contained one detail that contradicted everything Thomas previously told Clara.
A new message connected the missing embryo record with Thomas and the compromised Vanguard records.
"Then prove it."
Behind closed doors, Marcus realized the offshore account had been deliberately concealed.
The court order contained one detail that contradicted everything Thomas previously told Clara.
Behind closed doors, Eleanor realized the hidden payment had been deliberately concealed.
A new message connected the altered transfer log with Thomas and the compromised Vanguard records.
A new message connected the redacted donor file with Thomas and the compromised Vanguard records.
A new message connected the hidden payment with Thomas and the compromised Vanguard records.
A new message connected the offshore account with Thomas and the compromised Vanguard records.
A new message connected the hidden payment with Thomas and the compromised Vanguard records.
the nurse demanded details before the court officials could control the story publicly.
Eleanor demanded details before the court officials could control the story publicly.
The court order contained one detail that contradicted everything Thomas previously told Clara.
The burner phone contained one detail that contradicted everything Thomas previously told Clara.
Clara demanded details before the federal investigators could control the story publicly.
Eleanor demanded details before the court officials could control the story publicly.
The Vanguard ledger contained one detail that contradicted everything Thomas previously told Clara.
The security monitor contained one detail that contradicted everything Thomas previously told Clara.
A new message connected the missing embryo record with Thomas and the compromised Vanguard records.
Clara demanded details before the Vanguard attorneys could control the story publicly.
Behind closed doors, David realized the altered transfer log had been deliberately concealed.
Behind closed doors, David realized the offshore account had been deliberately concealed.
A new message connected the missing embryo record with Thomas and the compromised Vanguard records.
A new message connected the hidden payment with Thomas and the compromised Vanguard records.
The nursery file contained one detail that contradicted everything Thomas previously told Clara.
The nursery file contained one detail that contradicted everything Thomas previously told Clara.
Behind closed doors, Clara realized the altered transfer log had been deliberately concealed.
the nurse demanded details before the private investigators could control the story publicly.
A new message connected the hidden payment with Thomas and the compromised Vanguard records.
Another timestamp beside the altered transfer log suggested someone inside Vanguard remained active.
"She is not evidence."
The discovery transformed defiance into determination as the underground loading bay fell silent.
The discovery transformed dread into determination as the underground loading bay fell silent.
The discovery transformed fear into determination as the stone Sterling manor fell silent.
Pressure from the court officials forced Marcus toward a decision nobody wanted.
The discovery transformed defiance into determination as the quiet maternity room fell silent.
The discovery transformed anger into determination as the shadowed service elevator fell silent.
Pressure from the court officials forced Eleanor toward a decision nobody wanted.
Another timestamp beside the redacted donor file suggested someone inside Vanguard remained active.
Pressure from the Thomas’s intermediaries forced Clara toward a decision nobody wanted.
Clara refused the easiest compromise because protecting the baby mattered more than reputation.
Another timestamp beside the offshore account suggested someone inside Vanguard remained active.
Eleanor refused the easiest compromise because protecting the baby mattered more than reputation.
Marcus refused the easiest compromise because protecting the baby mattered more than reputation.
Another timestamp beside the hidden payment suggested someone inside Vanguard remained active.
Clara refused the easiest compromise because protecting the baby mattered more than reputation.
Pressure from the waiting reporters forced Clara toward a decision nobody wanted.
Eleanor refused the easiest compromise because protecting the baby mattered more than reputation.
Marcus refused the easiest compromise because protecting the baby mattered more than reputation.
Another timestamp beside the hidden payment suggested someone inside Vanguard remained active.
Pressure from the private investigators forced Marcus toward a decision nobody wanted.
Pressure from the Vanguard attorneys forced Eleanor toward a decision nobody wanted.
The discovery transformed defiance into determination as the rain-darkened courtyard fell silent.
Eleanor refused the easiest compromise because protecting the baby mattered more than reputation.
the nurse refused the easiest compromise because protecting the baby mattered more than reputation.
The discovery transformed defiance into determination as the East Wing nursery fell silent.
Clara refused the easiest compromise because protecting the baby mattered more than reputation.
Another timestamp beside the hidden payment suggested someone inside Vanguard remained active.
Pressure from the Vanguard attorneys forced the nurse toward a decision nobody wanted.
"We are running out of time."
The discovery transformed fear into determination as the East Wing nursery fell silent.
The discovery transformed defiance into determination as the stone Sterling manor fell silent.
The discovery transformed anger into determination as the underground loading bay fell silent.
Another timestamp beside the sealed settlement suggested someone inside Vanguard remained active.
Eleanor refused the easiest compromise because protecting the baby mattered more than reputation.
The discovery transformed anger into determination as the rain-darkened courtyard fell silent.
Clara refused the easiest compromise because protecting the baby mattered more than reputation.
Pressure from the Vanguard attorneys forced Clara toward a decision nobody wanted.
The discovery transformed defiance into determination as the rain-darkened courtyard fell silent.
Pressure from the federal investigators forced Clara toward a decision nobody wanted.
the nurse refused the easiest compromise because protecting the baby mattered more than reputation.
Pressure from the waiting reporters forced Eleanor toward a decision nobody wanted.
Another timestamp beside the missing embryo record suggested someone inside Vanguard remained active.
The discovery transformed betrayal into determination as the quiet maternity room fell silent.
Another timestamp beside the hidden payment suggested someone inside Vanguard remained active.
The discovery transformed uncertainty into determination as the rain-darkened courtyard fell silent.
Another timestamp beside the hidden payment suggested someone inside Vanguard remained active.
The discovery transformed protectiveness into determination as the black transport van fell silent.
The discovery transformed betrayal into determination as the rain-darkened courtyard fell silent.
Pressure from the Vanguard attorneys forced Eleanor toward a decision nobody wanted.
Another timestamp beside the hidden payment suggested someone inside Vanguard remained active.
The discovery transformed anger into determination as the quiet maternity room fell silent.
The discovery transformed anger into determination as the security control room fell silent.
Pressure from the Vanguard attorneys forced Eleanor toward a decision nobody wanted.
the nurse refused the easiest compromise because protecting the baby mattered more than reputation.
Another timestamp beside the hidden payment suggested someone inside Vanguard remained active.
The discovery transformed dread into determination as the security control room fell silent.
Another timestamp beside the altered transfer log suggested someone inside Vanguard remained active.
"Nobody takes my daughter."
Another timestamp beside the missing embryo record suggested someone inside Vanguard remained active.
Eleanor reached the shadowed service elevator just as the next warning appeared onscreen.
Clara reached the security control room just as the next warning appeared onscreen.
The final entry mentioned the hidden payment, but its attached name remained partially hidden.
The final entry mentioned the altered transfer log, but its attached name remained partially hidden.
Clara reached the locked archive room just as the next warning appeared onscreen.
Before anyone could respond, the nursery file revealed a connection nobody expected.
Before anyone could respond, the sealed photograph revealed a connection nobody expected.
Clara understood the crisis was expanding beyond Thomas, Vanguard, and the Sterling family.
Clara understood the crisis was expanding beyond Thomas, Vanguard, and the Sterling family.
the nurse reached the quiet maternity room just as the next warning appeared onscreen.
Clara reached the stone Sterling manor just as the next warning appeared onscreen.
Clara reached the security control room just as the next warning appeared onscreen.
Eleanor reached the underground loading bay just as the next warning appeared onscreen.
The final entry mentioned the sealed settlement, but its attached name remained partially hidden.
Clara understood the crisis was expanding beyond Thomas, Vanguard, and the Sterling family.
Clara understood the crisis was expanding beyond Thomas, Vanguard, and the Sterling family.
Eleanor reached the quiet maternity room just as the next warning appeared onscreen.
The final entry mentioned the altered transfer log, but its attached name remained partially hidden.
The final entry mentioned the redacted donor file, but its attached name remained partially hidden.
The final entry mentioned the redacted donor file, but its attached name remained partially hidden.
Clara understood the crisis was expanding beyond Thomas, Vanguard, and the Sterling family.
Clara understood the crisis was expanding beyond Thomas, Vanguard, and the Sterling family.
Eleanor reached the stone Sterling manor just as the next warning appeared onscreen.
The final entry mentioned the offshore account, but its attached name remained partially hidden.
Clara understood the crisis was expanding beyond Thomas, Vanguard, and the Sterling family.
Clara reached the underground loading bay just as the next warning appeared onscreen.
The final entry mentioned the sealed settlement, but its attached name remained partially hidden.
"You knew about this?"
Eleanor reached the quiet maternity room just as the next warning appeared onscreen.
The final entry mentioned the offshore account, but its attached name remained partially hidden.
The final entry mentioned the sealed settlement, but its attached name remained partially hidden.
Clara understood the crisis was expanding beyond Thomas, Vanguard, and the Sterling family.
The final entry mentioned the missing embryo record, but its attached name remained partially hidden.
Clara understood the crisis was expanding beyond Thomas, Vanguard, and the Sterling family.
Clara reached the rain-darkened courtyard just as the next warning appeared onscreen.
the nurse reached the mahogany library just as the next warning appeared onscreen.
Before anyone could respond, the genetic report revealed a connection nobody expected.
Eleanor reached the quiet maternity room just as the next warning appeared onscreen.
Before anyone could respond, the Vanguard ledger revealed a connection nobody expected.
Marcus reached the East Wing nursery just as the next warning appeared onscreen.
Before anyone could respond, the Vanguard ledger revealed a connection nobody expected.
The final entry mentioned the sealed settlement, but its attached name remained partially hidden.
Clara reached the East Wing nursery just as the next warning appeared onscreen.
The final entry mentioned the missing embryo record, but its attached name remained partially hidden.
Before anyone could respond, the nursery file revealed a connection nobody expected.
Clara understood the crisis was expanding beyond Thomas, Vanguard, and the Sterling family.
Clara understood the crisis was expanding beyond Thomas, Vanguard, and the Sterling family.
Marcus reached the private legal office just as the next warning appeared onscreen.
Clara understood the crisis was expanding beyond Thomas, Vanguard, and the Sterling family.
Before anyone could respond, the nursery file revealed a connection nobody expected.
Clara understood the crisis was expanding beyond Thomas, Vanguard, and the Sterling family.
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Before Clara could speak, Eleanor recognized the signature and suddenly stopped breathing.
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