Chapter 29 - The Mysterious Phone Call
While sitting in the quiet observation car of the Amtrak train returning to Boston, Mark's satellite phone rang.
The display showed an untraceable international caller origin, encrypted through a routing server based in London, England.
Mark answered the line cautiously, pressing the phone against his ear while Marcus watched the surrounding passengers.
"Mr. Vance... congratulations on discovering the Berkshire deed," a smooth, cultured European voice spoke softly over the static.
"Who is this?" Mark demanded, his grip tightening on his phone as his instincts immediately went on high alert.
"Eleanor Vance was merely a junior shareholder in our international syndicate, Mr. Vance," the stranger revealed calmly.
"The two hundred million dollars in gold bullion you found in Philadelphia belongs to our founding European council," he added coldly.
"If you attempt to hand those assets over to the United States government, we will initiate Phase Two against your family," the voice warned.
Mark's blood ran cold, but he kept his voice steady and resolute as he answered the shadow threat.
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"Bring whatever you have," Mark replied fiercely. "Because I've already destroyed Eleanor, and I'll destroy you next."
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