Chapter 20 - The Crimson Wax Seal Portends A New Storm
Arthur handed the mysterious note to Marcus, who examined the crimson wax seal with narrowed, professional eyes.
“I’ve seen this insignia before, boss... it belongs to an underground European financial cartel operating out of Zurich,” Marcus warned grimly.
“They were laundering money through shell companies without even realizing we were tracking their offshore routing numbers.”
Arthur stood up, walking over to the large window overlooking the expansive, beautiful grounds of his Westchester estate.
“They think they can step into Viktor’s shoes and threaten my family on American soil?” Arthur asked rhetorically.
“We’ll be ready for them if they try to cross our gates, Mr. Vance,” Marcus vowed, resting his hand on his holster.
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Arthur nodded, his resolve hardening into diamond-sharp focus against the unseen global enemy lurking in the shadows.
The protection of his wife and daughter was his ultimate oath, one he would defend with his life.
