Chapter 13 - The Master Deed Of The Mountain
Thomas picked up the master deed, shining his flashlight across the crisp legal parchment under the dim glow of the bulb.
“This changes everything,” Victoria whispered, reading over his shoulder as the numbers and corporate clauses registered in her mind.
“This isn't just about timber rights or regional land trusts in Montana, Thomas.”
“This deed proves that the entire Sterling financial empire in New York was built using stolen capital from our grandfather’s initial railroad venture.”
“Sterling didn't just steal our company; he framed our family for embezzlement a decade ago to force us off the grid,” Thomas snarled.
“And he used Sarah as leverage to keep us silent while he funneled billions into European shell accounts.”
“Can we use this to seize his assets federally?” Victoria asked, her corporate attorney instincts kicking into high gear.
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“We don't need a federal judge to seize his assets,” Thomas replied, sliding the master deed securely into his tactical vest.
“We have the legal heir right back at the lodge, and we have the exact key to unlock his corporate vault in Seattle.”
