Chapter 18 - The Poisoned Champagne
Vivian opened the red folder, her hands freezing as she read the top line of the handwritten document inside.
“My husband didn't die in an operational accident,” Vivian said, her voice dropping into a terrifying whisper.
Arthur stepped closer, reading over her shoulder. “What does it say, Vivian?”
“He was poisoned during a corporate gala at the Sterling Mansion six months ago,” Vivian revealed, tears finally welling in her eyes.
“The poison was administered through a glass of champagne handed to him by Chloe Sterling.”
Harrison took a deep breath, his knuckles turning white as he held his leather binder.
“Victoria knew her son was going to expose Vanguard Corp to the Department of Justice,” Harrison realized in horror.
“So she had her own daughter murder him to protect the family fortune,” Arthur added, his voice shaking with pure disgust.
Vivian closed the red folder gently, wiping a single tear from her cheek before looking up at the vault lights.
“Re-open the indictment against Chloe Sterling,” Vivian ordered Harrison coldly.
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“Add first-degree capital murder to her charges.”
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