Chapter 8 - Dark family secrets explode across the concrete floor as Eleanor finally confesses the devastating truth behind the multi-billion-dollar Vance corporate dynasty today.
The harsh glare of the desk lamp illuminated the tear-stained face of the matriarch.
"Vance Holdings was never built on real estate or shipping contracts," Eleanor confessed bitterly.
"We were the primary financial conduit for illegal military black-budget operations."
Julian stared at his mother, feeling as though the ground beneath him had vanished.
"You lied to me my entire life about our wealth and our legacy," Julian accused coldly.
"I protected you from the monsters running Washington, Julian!" Eleanor shouted back defensively.
Clara stepped between them, her protective maternal instincts overriding her exhaustion.
"Stop fighting and tell us how to keep my baby alive right now!" Clara demanded fiercely.
The infant let out a sharp cry, shattering the fluorescent bulb overhead into tiny fragments.
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Darkness enveloped the bunker for a fraction of a second before emergency red lights ignited.
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