Chapter 18 - Uncovering secret bank accounts and forged adoption papers while a brave mother fights tooth and nail to protect her bleeding child from ruthless socialites.
Back inside the master study, Nathan and Clara sat together at the mahogany desk reviewing the seized corporate hard drives.
Clara scrolled through scanned copies of the forged adoption papers that had stolen her baby away twelve years ago.
"Look at this signature routing number; it leads directly to Eleanor's private Swiss bank account in Zurich," Clara pointed out sharply.
"Every single dollar they stole from us will be stripped by federal forfeiture and redirected into children's hospital trusts," Nathan vowed.
He placed his hand over hers on the mousepad, tangling his fingers with hers in a permanent, loving bond of partnership.
"You saved our daughter's life today, Clara, both from Bridget's golf club and from a lifetime of manipulated lies," Nathan said softly.
"I'm her mother, Nathan; protecting my child is something no corporate board or corrupt socialite could ever strip away from me," Clara replied.
The door opened softly, and Marcus walked in carrying a tray with hot tea and a plate of cookies for little Lily sleeping upstairs.
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"The perimeter is fully secured, Boss; the federal grand jury indictments have been officially filed in federal court," Marcus reported.
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