Chapter 18 - The Dark History Of The Boston Shipping Dynasty
Richard stepped inside the foyer, shaking the rain from his dark coat as he looked around the modern safehouse.
“Victoria has lost her mind; she just triggered the offshore contingency protocol that will bankrupt the entire family,” Richard said.
“I know. My monitoring systems picked up the data transmission twenty minutes ago,” Gabriel replied, keeping his weapon ready.
“She thinks she can burn the evidence, but I brought you the original master ledgers that prove everything,” Richard offered.
He pulled a heavy leather-bound ledger from his briefcase and placed it squarely on the entryway table.
“Why are you betraying your own sister after supporting the family syndicate for thirty years?” Gabriel asked suspiciously.
“Because I have a daughter of my own now, and I refuse to let her inherit a legacy built on blood and fraud,” Richard confessed.
Gabriel studied Richard’s face for a long moment, searching for any sign of deception before lowering his weapon.
“If these ledgers check out, your cooperation will be factored into your federal sentencing,” Gabriel stated.
May you like
Richard nodded grimly, knowing it was the only price worth paying to escape the crushing guilt of the past.
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