Chapter 14 - The Fifty Million Dollar Trap

“I built this family name,” Arthur spat out, struggling to stand up from his chair.
“And you tore it down because of a petty dinner table argument over military service.”
“No, Arthur, I didn't tear down your empire—your own corruption did,” I corrected sharply.
“Harrison Cole didn't walk away from your deal because of me; he walked away because your books were fraudulent.”
Arthur slumped back into his chair, the last ounce of fight finally draining from his posture.
“What happens to me now?” he whispered, staring blankly at the Persian rug.
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“You face a federal judge, just like anyone else who thinks they are above the law,” I replied.
I turned around and walked out of the mansion, leaving the fallen venture capitalist alone with his regrets.