Chapter 11 - The Secret Dossier Is Opened
Robert stumbled across the floor, catching himself against a display shelf of fresh blueberry scones.
“Mr. Marchetti... please! I had no idea Preston was dealing with overseas syndicates!” Robert stammered frantically.
“Spare me the performance, Robert,” Elias said, pushing the lawyer down into a wooden chair.
“You signed the fraudulent medical cancellation orders this morning under Preston’s directive.”
“I was blackmailed! They threatened my firm!” Robert wept, clutching his head in his hands.
“Then you won't mind signing a full confession exonerating Ms. Hart of any financial liability,” Elias suggested smoothly.
He slid a pre-printed legal document and a gold pen across the table toward the terrified attorney.
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Robert didn't hesitate; he grabbed the pen and signed his name across the paper with shaking strokes.
“There! It’s done! Please don't let them touch me,” Robert sobbed, standing up and rushing out the door.
