Chapter 26 I Will Take the New One

The next morning, Nancy woke naturally and drifted downstairs at her own pace. What she saw in the living room stopped her in her tracks. Half the space had been cleared, and there were two neatly divided and distinct piles. On one side sat several half-open storage boxes, filled with all the belongings she'd once left behind at the Graham residence—clothes, books, and small personal items. On the other side stood an array of brand-new goods, everything from designer clothes and handbags to unopened skincare products, every tag still intact. The lavish selection screamed Sebastian's handiwork, extravagant and commanding. Taylor was waiting nearby, posture crisp and formal. When he saw her, he inclined his head with quiet respect. "Ms. Sullivan, Mr. Gates instructed that you may choose one set. Whichever you prefer." Nancy's eyes passed over the familiar old items without lingering. The Graham family was finished business—a closed chapter. Those things represented nothing bu