Chapter 74

On seeing the high class man who was at the gate, the security officer quickly saluted and made way for him to pass. He dared not obstruct him. His experience with Easton Landers was still very fresh in his memory.

Easton had warned them never to obstruct him else they would regret it. Ivan and Easton were both Landers and probably had the same rules and the same mission in the house. He waited to hear the question, ‘where’s Stratford?’ as Easton always asked when he showed up at the gate. But Ivan had a different question altogether. 

“Tell Nelly to come here this instant!”

“Huh? Sir?” the man asked with a puzzled expression. Ivan gave him a look that spoke volumes. He didn't have to say a word for the security officer to realize his mistake. 

“I apologize sir. But…”

“I will not repeat myself.”

“Sir…she…she hasn't returned. She left this house some years ago and we haven't seen her since then,” the man explained. 

“She isn't