Chapter 14 - Evan Interrogates Wealthy Co Conspirators In Private Study
Back at the estate, three prominent Westport socialites sat nervously on the leather sofa inside Evan’s grand study.
They had been escorted into the house by armed guards immediately following the charity brunch lockdown.
Evan sat behind his heavy mahogany desk, sipping black coffee while reviewing their financial contribution logs.
“You each contributed fifty thousand dollars to Vanessa’s secret offshore trust fund last quarter,” Evan stated quietly.
“We thought it was a legitimate charity endowment for local schools, Mr. Whitaker!” one woman protested, trembling.
“Don't insult my intelligence in my own house,” Evan warned, his voice dropping an octave into a dangerous register.
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“You knew she was laundering syndicate protection fees through your gala committees to buy your social standing,” he added.
“Please... what do you want from us? Name your price, and we’ll sign over our properties today,” a donor begged.
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