Chapter 4 - Brandon Tries To Intimidate The Uninvited Stranger Today
Brandon puffed out his chest, stepping aggressively between the mysterious stranger and the spot where Clara still struggled to catch her breath.
“I’m going to count to three before I have estate security throw you out into the New York street in handcuffs,” Brandon threatened loudly.
The stranger didn’t even flinch, slipping his hand slowly into the tailored breast pocket of his dark wool suit jacket.
“You don’t have any authority here anymore, Brandon, and neither does your corrupt father-in-law,” the stranger replied in a low, chilling register.
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Several prominent businessmen in the front row of the ballroom began whispering frantically, recognizing the voice of federal prosecutor Marcus Vance.
Brandon’s blood ran ice-cold as he realized the man standing before him was not a disgruntled guest, but a senior federal investigator.
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