Chapter 6 - Uncovering The Origin Of The Fake Casualty Notice
“Now, let’s talk about how a living, active-duty captain was officially declared dead by the Department of Defense while sitting in a black-site holding cell overseas,” Reid said, turning his cold gaze back to his mother.
My breath caught in my throat as I heard those words echo off the kitchen walls; the casualty notice that had broken my heart three weeks ago wasn't just a tragic accident of war.
“What do you mean, Reid?” I asked, leaning forward in my chair as the terrifying realization began to form in my mind.
“My unit was ambushed during a classified extraction in Eastern Europe, and I was captured by a private syndicate tied directly to my mother’s offshore financial network,” Reid explained quietly.
“They didn't just want me out of the picture; they wanted my military pension, my estate holdings, and total control over our child’s inheritance.”
“And my mother was coordinating the domestic side of the operation, ensuring you were isolated, terrified, and legally cornered before I could ever return,” Reid added, clenching his fists in suppressed fury.
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The deputies stared at him in stunned disbelief, realizing this domestic disturbance call had suddenly escalated into a massive national security and white-collar conspiracy investigation.
Vivienne slumped back against the cushions of the sofa, her face turning an ashen gray as she realized her elaborate global scheme had completely unraveled in a single afternoon.
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