A Slap And A Sweet

The grand mahogany doors of the Vance estate swung inward before the heavy brass knocker even settled. The head maid froze on the threshold, her hands clenching the silver tray she held as Serena pushed past her. Serena stepped into the sprawling, marble-floored foyer, the heavy thud of her boots echoing against the high ceilings. A massive grandfather clock ticked rhythmically in the corner, ampl