Chapter 4 - Clara Exposes the Truth Behind the Washington Cover-Up
Clara swung her legs over the edge of the marble table, smoothing out the rumpled fabric of her emerald dress.
Despite her pale complexion and exhausted state, her posture remained rigid, betraying years of rigorous tactical training.
“You thought burying the truth in congressional archives would keep your hands clean, Julian,” Clara said, her voice cutting through the quiet room.
“Unit 404 was a liability to national security, and every operative involved was given a choice: walk away or be prosecuted,” Julian countered coldly, pouring a glass of water from the silver pitcher.
He didn't offer her a drink; instead, he watched her every move with predatory focus.
“My father wasn't given a choice; he was executed in a staged accident because he refused to sign your illicit surveillance expansion contracts,” Clara shot back, tears of bitter fury shining in her amber eyes.
Julian’s hand paused inches from his lips, the water glass trembling ever so slightly against the condensation.
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“Your father was Arthur Vance... the lead cryptographer who went rogue,” Julian stated, testing the name like a bitter pill.
“He didn’t go rogue, Julian. He discovered that you were funneling classified satellite feeds to private foreign corporations,” Clara revealed.
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