Chapter 23 - THE FINAL CONFRONTATION

Julian turned around slowly, spreading his arms wide as if welcoming her execution.
"You think you won the company, Victoria? You just inherited a target painted on your back by international cartels," Julian mocked.
"I survived twenty years of your family's lies and cruelty," Victoria replied, her voice dropping into an icy whisper. "I can handle a few cartels."
Julian lunged forward, not for a weapon, but to smash the master server console with a heavy iron wrench.
Victoria fired a single shot, striking the concrete floor inches from his boots.
"One more move and the next bullet goes through your knee," Victoria warned, her hazel eyes blazing with absolute fury.
Julian froze, realizing he was completely trapped with nowhere left to run.
Federal agents swarmed into the server room from every entrance, weapons raised and laser sights painting his chest.
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"Julian Vance, you are under federal arrest for treason, domestic terrorism, and corporate conspiracy," Miller announced, slapping steel cuffs onto his wrists.
Julian glared at Victoria with venomous hatred as they dragged him out of the bunker into the morning light.