Chapter 16
Two months passed peacefully as the Vance family rebuilt their reputation and expanded their philanthropic operations across New England.
Julian and Victoria were held without bail in a federal detention center awaiting their formal trial in May.
Ethan had officially taken over as Chief Executive Officer of Vance Financial, leading the firm with integrity and compassion.
One bright spring afternoon, William was reviewing international investment files inside his home office.
The heavy mahogany doors creaked open, and his butler entered carrying a silver tray with a single sealed envelope.
"This package just arrived via diplomatic courier from the United States Embassy in London, sir," the butler reported.
William picked up the envelope, noticing there was no return address—only a wax seal bearing an intricate lion emblem.
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He opened the letter with a gold brass letter opener, unfolding a sheet of heavy parchment paper.
As his eyes scanned the handwritten lines, his hands began to shake violently, and his breath caught in his throat.
