Chapter 16 - Arthur Reveals The Final Test
Later that evening, Arthur and Evelyn sat by the stone fireplace in the grand library of the upstate estate.
The fire crackled softly, casting dancing amber shadows across the towering mahogany bookshelves filled with rare leather volumes.
“There is one more thing you need to know, Evelyn,” Arthur said quietly, pulling a sealed manila envelope from his briefcase.
“What is it, Dad?” Evelyn asked, setting her teacup down on the antique oak table with cautious curiosity.
“Marcus tried to transfer the remaining trust funds to an offshore account in the Cayman Islands yesterday morning,” Arthur explained.
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“Did he succeed?” Evelyn asked, her eyes widening slightly as she looked at the official bank seal on the papers.
“My cybersecurity team intercepted the transfer before it left the server,” Arthur smiled, sliding the folder toward her.
