Chapter 6
Julian’s arrogant facade completely dissolved into pathetic, whimpering panic.
"It wasn't just me!" Julian shrieked, pointing a shaking finger at the congregation.
"The medical board... the family lawyers... they said Ethan would inherit the entire Vance Financial Group next week!"
"If he died before his twenty-fifth birthday, the entire fifty-billion-dollar portfolio reverted to the secondary board members!"
A gasp went through the front rows as high-ranking board members shifted uncomfortably in their pinstripe suits.
Sirens wailed loudly outside the cathedral windows as five Boston Police cruisers pulled up to the stone steps.
Armed officers flooded into the church, their weapons held at low ready as they surrounded Julian and his co-conspirators.
"Julian Vance, you are under arrest for attempted murder, conspiracy, and medical fraud!" the lead detective announced firmly.
As the police cuffed his brother, William turned his attention to Clara, who was quietly wiping her tears near the altar.
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"Who are you, Clara?" William asked softly, stepping closer to the young maid.
"You aren't just a housekeeper, are you?"
