Chapter 22 - THE SILENT PARTNER
Arthur flipped open the first ledger page, pointing a trembling finger at a signature stamped in red ink.
"His name is Jonathan Sterling... a hedge fund billionaire with deep ties to offshore political syndicates," Arthur stated.
Mark stared at the name in absolute disbelief, knowing Jonathan Sterling was one of the most powerful men in America.
"Sterling used Julian as a puppet to acquire our family estate for secret developmental land rights," Arthur added.
"If Julian goes to prison alone, Sterling will simply find someone else to finish what they started," Arthur warned.
Mark closed the ledger with a heavy thud, sliding the briefcase handle into his own grip.
"Why are you giving me this, Arthur? You're risking your life by handing over these records," Mark noted.
"Because my conscience finally caught up with my paycheck, Mr. Vance... use this to finish them," Arthur urged.
Before Mark could ask another question, the piercing sound of police sirens echoed outside the warehouse doors.
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"You need to leave... now! Sterling’s security team tracked me here!" Arthur panicked, pushing Mark toward the side exit.
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