Chapter 246: Safe

After what felt like an eternity but was likely only a few minutes, the helicopter began its descent towards one of the taller skyscrapers in an apartment complex. Cindy was surrounded by guards as she took the elevator to a penthouse at the very top. Cindy's knees buckled once they were inside, sobs of relief and fear racking her body. "What's...happening?" she managed to gasp out. "You're safe now, Mrs. Grey," one of the guards stated, engaging the extensive lock system. "Please, just stay here and keep the blinds drawn until we can secure the premises further." Nodding weakly, Cindy huddled on the couch as the guards moved through the apartment, clearing each room with precision. Her hands still trembled violently as she pulled out her phone, her address book already pulled up to her mother-in-law's number. "HCindy?" Her voice cracked as the familiar face appeared on the video call. "Oh god, HCindy, what's going on? They said Ethan said that I had to be evacuated and--" "Shh, s