Chapter 3 - Dominic Reveals The Truth To Grace Miller
Dominic gripped the metal IV pole for support, slowly catching his breath as the initial dizziness faded from his sharp mind.
“The brakes on my car didn't fail by accident five nights ago on the FDR Drive, Grace,” Dominic explained in a low growl.
“Someone cut the lines deliberately to eliminate me and take over the Moretti family shipping empire,” he added with absolute resolve.
Grace’s eyes widened with horror as the pieces of the sinister corporate conspiracy finally clicked into place in her mind.
“And Miss Hale was part of the plot from the very beginning, acting like a grieving fiancée while plotting my murder,” Dominic continued.
“What are your orders, Mr. Moretti? Should I call the local police precinct right now?” Grace asked, reaching for her pocket.
“No. The local authorities are already bought and paid for by my cousin Anthony and his political cronies,” Dominic warned sharply.
“Then what do we do? How do you plan to fight an entire network of powerful traitors from a hospital bed?” Grace pressed.
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“By letting them walk straight into a trap of their own making,” Dominic smiled grimly, the classic Moretti cunning returning instantly.
“First, we need to get you out of this hospital before Friday arrives and they try to finish the job,” Grace noted anxiously.
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