Chapter 7 - The Sinister Shadow Of The Vale Family Emerges
Ethan sat back in his leather executive chair, staring at the photograph under the harsh desk lamp. The implications of Clara’s letter were staggering, stretching far beyond a simple domestic dispute at a wedding.
The Vale family had spent decades operating in the shadows of the medical and financial elite circles. They controlled shell companies, funded illegal research facilities, and eliminated anyone who threatened their dynastic power.
Clara had been a lead biochemist working alongside Dr. Adrian Vale before she resigned to raise Sophie. She must have stumbled upon their illegal human experimentation or financial embezzlement records before fleeing.
And when she refused to stay silent, they rigged her brakes on that winding mountain road. Now, five years later, Natalie had been sent to finish the job by destroying the last remaining relics of Clara’s life.
Ethan’s grief instantly transformed into a cold, calculated rage that burned hotter than any fire. He couldn't just throw Natalie out of the house; she needed to be exposed before she could harm Sophie again.
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He folded the letter carefully, sliding it into the inside pocket of his tailored suit jacket. He grabbed his smartphone from the desk, dialing a private security contact he trusted with his life.
“Marcus, I need you at the estate immediately,” Ethan instructed in a low, gravelly voice. “Lock down all perimeter gates and do not let anyone leave the property under any circumstances.”
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