Chapter 10 - The Sterling Syndicate Connection
“Sterling,” Thomas repeated the name softly, leaning his hands against the edge of the mahogany desk.
“So Lord Sterling survived our fallout in Boston twelve years ago and decided to set up shop in New York.”
“He didn't just survive, Thomas,” Victoria said, opening her briefcase and pulling out a certified dossier stamped with red federal seals.
“Sterling acquired forty percent of your family’s shipping terminals through shell companies while you were living off the grid in Montana.”
“And he knew that as long as your sister Sarah’s daughter was alive, the primary land trust would never transfer to his control.”
“That’s why he planted Lily in your lodge under Mrs. Higgins's care,” Thomas murmured, his eyes narrowing into dangerous slits.
“He wanted her broken, or worse, legally declared missing so he could claim the multi-billion-dollar timber rights.”
Victoria looked toward the open door of the master suite where Lily was quietly playing with a wooden puzzle on the carpet.
“What are you going to do with her now, Thomas?” Victoria asked, her voice softening with genuine concern for the little girl.
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“I’m going to keep her right here where she belongs,” Thomas answered without a second of hesitation.
“And then I’m going to dismantle Sterling’s entire financial empire, piece by bloody piece.”
