Chapter 19 - The Trap is Sprung
Armed with undisputed evidence of extortion, forgery, and embezzlement, Arthur returned to Boston to end the war.
He summoned Marcus Vance to the Sterling Manor under the pretense of finalizing the new trust documents for the orphans.
Marcus arrived at 3:00 PM carrying a leather briefcase, wearing his usual arrogant, composed smile.
"Good afternoon, Arthur. Are the children ready to sign the trust guardianship forms?" Marcus asked smoothly.
Arthur sat behind his massive mahogany desk, playing the audio recording directly from the tablet speaker.
Marcus froze mid-step, his briefcase slipping from his hand and dropping onto the carpet with a heavy thud.
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"That... that recording is a digital fake!" Marcus stammered, his face turning ghost-white.
From behind the heavy velvet curtains, two FBI agents stepped out with drawn badges and handcuffs ready.
