Lawson's second mansion was a sight to behold. The automatic sensor gates that opened up as the car drove in, revealing the gigantic trees that were waylayed side by side, was intimidating enough. Straight ahead was a beautifully sculptured fountain. Some birds played around but flew off as soon as the car approached.
The building itself, a three-storey tower, was a palace with no visible guards. There were CCTV cameras almost everywhere. Some were noticeable, others, probably most, were not.
When Ariana had gone for the family dinner the last time, it was a different house.
The guards, Ariana would come to understand, were somewhere in a room, watching the people going in and out of everyone. There were two always on duty, and two others who switched shifts. Their duty was to monitor
