Chapter 8 - Tracing The Source Of The Cancelled Subsidy
Back in my subterranean study beneath the estate, Marcus laid out a series of intercepted financial wire transfers across my desk.
“The hospital administrator didn't just reallocate funds on a whim, boss,” Marcus reported, tapping a highlighted account number.
“The order came directly from a shell company owned by Arthur Vance, our primary rival syndicate leader.”
My eyes narrowed into dangerous slits as the pieces of the puzzle clicked together with terrifying clarity.
“Vance knew Linda worked for me, and he knew cutting her son’s funding would break her spirit,” I realized aloud.
“He was using her as a weak link to infiltrate my estate and plant surveillance devices inside my private quarters.”
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“Shall I send a strike team to pay Arthur a visit tonight?” Marcus asked, his hand resting casually on his shoulder holster.
“Not yet,” I replied, a cold smile touching the corners of my mouth. “Let him think his trap is working.”
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