Chapter 7 - Uncovering Victor Dane’s Deep Ties To Corrupt Officials
The laptop screen flickered, illuminating the dark kitchen in a sharp blue glow as data files cascaded down the monitor. Marcus whistled as high-resolution financial records, wire transfers, and video clips loaded into the active directory.
“Look at this web of shell companies, Ethan,” Marcus said, pointing at a complex organizational chart. “Dane Global has been funneling millions from city transit budgets into offshore accounts in the Caymans.”
Ethan leaned over the screen, tracking the names of local politicians, judges, and police captains receiving monthly kickbacks. “That explains why the hospital staff warned me not to trust the police,” Ethan muttered.
“Lily must have stumbled onto these audit logs while managing accounts for the city council committee,” Marcus deduced. “She was digging where she shouldn't have, and Dane sent his enforcers to silence her permanently.”
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A cold fury settled deep into Ethan’s chest. “They put her in that ICU bed, and now they're waiting for her to wake up so they can finish the job.” Marcus slammed the laptop lid shut with a definitive click.
“Then we don't wait for them to make the next move,” Marcus declared. “We dismantle Dane’s entire operation piece by piece starting tonight.”
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