Rising from the Ashes The Heiress They Tried to Erase

Chapter 736:

The last time they had come, the corridor by the elevators had been wide open. Now, two polished silver-gray turnstiles stood firm in their path, cutting them off with no room to pass.

Card scanners and facial recognition devices had been installed beside the barriers, while a pair of uniformed security guards kept close watch, their eyes sharp and unblinking.

Richard squinted at the barrier, confusion tightening his brow. He muttered to himself,

“This isn’t what was here before. These turnstiles weren’t around the last time I came.”

Curiosity getting the better of him, Jarrod tried to step closer, only to be greeted by a harsh alarm that blared through the lobby. Instantly, the guards stepped forward to block his path.

“Sorry, sir. No entry without proper authorization,” one of them announced, his tone leaving no room for argument.

Jarrod’s cheeks flushed as he backed away, the security team returning to their original positions, their attention never wavering.

met Richard’s eyes, a look of

this plan,”

to give up,

If we hang back and blend in when more people arrive, maybe we

second. And even if they managed to blend in with a crowd, there was no way they

far end of the

guards were practically glued to

she paced back and

turnstiles, she seized her chance. With brisk determination, Sandra hurried over, putting on her

pleasant. “Would you mind helping us out? We need to get upstairs to see someone. Is there

from his desk, the receptionist silently pointed toward

need to come down for you, or call and approve your entry,” the

one had ever brushed her off like this before. Still, they had come seeking help, and she swallowed her pride with effort. A strained smile touched