Chapter 19

William sank into his leather executive chair, feeling as though the room were spinning around him.
"She built the syndicate?" William whispered in utter disbelief.
"Yes," Clara confirmed. "Victoria was just her subordinate in Europe."
"Catherine used Victoria to attempt to take over Vance Financial because the company holds the primary distribution keys for North American energy reserves."
"She is arriving in Boston tonight under a diplomatic alias."
"Clara, what does she want with Ethan?" William asked, a cold dread settling deep in his stomach.
"She doesn't want to kill him, William," Clara revealed softly.
"She wants to recruit him to take over her global network."
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William looked out his library window toward the driveway, where Ethan was currently getting into his car to drive to a downtown charity dinner.
"I have to stop him!" William yelled, rushing out of his chair.