Chapter 16 - David’s Secret Business Partners Turn Against Him Completely
With Richard’s assets frozen and federal investigators sniffing around his office, his so-called business partners panicked.
Clara Vance vanished from her downtown penthouse apartment, leaving behind an empty suite and disconnected phone lines.
Realizing he was being set up to take the entire fall for the multi-million-dollar fraud, Richard tried to cut a deal with prosecutors.
He offered to turn over all encryption keys and financial ledgers in exchange for reduced prison sentencing.
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District attorneys rejected his plea outright, pointing out that his cooperation came far too late to save him from federal indictments.
The empire he had built on deceit and betrayal was disintegrating faster than a sandcastle in high tide.
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Chapter 17 - Emma Smiles Again In A Safe New Home
Chapter 18 - Federal Investigators Target David’s Illegal Corporate Bank Accounts
Chapter 19 - The Suburban Neighborhood Settles Into Peaceful Autumn Calm
Chapter 20 - Months Of Healing Bring Unshakable Strength And Peace
Chapter 21 - A Mysterious Black Envelope Arrives At Midnight Gate
