Chapter 6 - Julian Recognizes The Handwriting Of His Late Wife
Julian traced the final signature at the bottom of the parchment, confirming every single stroke belonged to Clara.
“She knew you were plotting with someone else inside the executive board, Victoria,” Julian said, his voice terrifyingly calm.
“There was no partner! I acted alone out of self-defense because she was trying to cut me out of the estate!” Victoria lied.
“Stop lying, Victoria. Clara’s letter specifically names the person who financed your entire corporate takeover,” Julian corrected her.
Leo tugged urgently on his father’s sleeve once more, pointing his small finger toward the second name written in the margin.
“Mom said the bad man who helped Victoria is someone we see at the office every single Monday,” Leo whispered.
Julian’s breath caught in his throat as he read the secondary name scrawled at the bottom of Clara’s final warning.
A profound wave of betrayal washed over him, eclipsing even the shock of his late wife’s deliberate murder.
“Marcus... my own chief financial officer and lifelong friend,” Julian murmured, staring blankly at the polished silverware.
Victoria realized the game was entirely over, her shoulders slumping as her grand conspiracy collapsed completely.
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The glittering crystal chandeliers overhead suddenly felt heavy, casting a harsh, unforgiving light over her defeat.
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