Delacroix goes to answer. Hélène stands at the top of the stairs, hand in her pocket, holding the blade. Behind her, Odette whispers: "He told me about the stocking in his pocket last night." Warning — or a price? Chapter 7 next. 👠
CHAPTER 6: The door closes behind him. Delacroix looks at Vogel on the floor, at Hélène's feet — one pump, one bloodied stocking — at the blade in her hand. He says nothing. He turns the lock. 🧵