Chapter 20 - A Mysterious Global Threat Arrives From Overseas
Just as absolute tranquility settled over the household, a sharp, urgent knock echoed against the front oak door.
Mark frowned, walking down the hallway to check the smart doorbell monitor before turning the deadbolt open.
No neighbor or delivery driver stood on the porch; instead, a heavy, black-wax-sealed envelope lay on the welcome mat.
He picked it up, noting it bore no return address and was stamped with an ominous red seal originating from Zurich, Switzerland.
He carried it to the kitchen island, slicing open the top with a kitchen knife under the bright overhead lights.
He unfolded the thick parchment paper inside, reading the chilling message written by an unknown international hand.
“You believe dismissing Elena Bennett ended your battles, Mr. Bennett.”
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“Elena was merely a local scout for our international syndicate holding your commercial real estate debt.”
“We are arriving in New York next Monday to repossess your entire corporate empire—and this time, there is no escape.”
