Chapter 14 - Protecting Wren From The Collapsing Family Empire
Avia let out a cold, chilling laugh on the other end of the line that made the hair on Beck’s arms stand on end.
“You think a few federal warrants are going to stop a lifetime of institutional power, my dear boy?” Avia mocked softly.
“By sunrise, every asset bearing your name will be frozen, and your precious daughter will be a ward of the state trust.”
The line went dead with a sharp click before Beck could fire back another word of warning.
Talia walked over, placing her hand gently on Beck’s shoulder as she looked at the silent phone screen.
“Don't let her get inside your head, Beck,” Talia said softly, her eyes filled with fierce, protective strength.
“We have the flash drive, we have the DOJ backing us, and we have the truth on our side.”
Beck turned around, wrapping his arms around his wife and burying his face in her dark hair with immense gratitude.
“I spent my whole life trying to earn her approval, never realizing she was just using me as a pawn,” Beck confessed.
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“You broke free, Beck—that’s all that matters now,” Talia whispered, kissing his cheek gently.
They packed their remaining bags before dawn, knowing their old life in the shadow of the Vance estate was gone forever.
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