Chapter 2: The Silent Witness
From the shadows of the veranda, an older man stepped into the light. It was Arthur Sterling, Julia’s father—a titan of industry known for building a logistics empire from the ground up. He wasn't just a doting father; he was a man who planned for every contingency, a man who saw through the lies of others like a master chess player.
He watched the scene unfold with a cold, terrifying authority. As Julia clawed her way to the surface, gasping for air, Marcus let out a cruel, mocking laugh.
"Now let's see how you explain the dashcam footage," Arthur said, his voice cutting through the night air like a knife.
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Marcus spun around, his smirk vanishing instantly. "Arthur? What are you doing here?"
Arthur didn't answer. He reached into his pocket and pulled out a small, sleek tablet. With a few taps, he broadcasted the footage from the luxury car parked nearby. The dashcam had been perfectly positioned to capture the entire patio area. It showed everything: the argument, the shove, and the cold indifference in Marcus’s eyes as he watched his wife struggle.
