Chapter 5 - The Secret Vault Behind the Flag
Harrison walked over to the grand framed American flag mounted on the central mahogany wall.
He reached behind the heavy brass frame, pressing a concealed biometric scanner embedded within the wood paneling.
A soft, electronic hum echoed through the foyer as the entire wall section slid open, revealing a heavy steel vault door.
Victoria backed away, her hands covering her mouth in pure, unadulterated terror.
“How did you know about the vault?” Victoria gasped, her voice barely audible.
“Vivian’s father built this vault in 1994,” Arthur revealed, stepping up to the keypad.
Vivian stepped forward, pressing her thumb against the scanner while inputting a six-digit military encryption code.
The heavy vault door unlocked with a deep, pneumatic hiss, swinging open to reveal stacks of classified defense binders and iron ledgers.
Harrison reached inside, pulling out a thick leather binder stamped with the official seal of the United States Navy.
“These are the original offshore transfer logs,” Harrison announced, turning the pages toward Victoria.
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“Signed by you, Victoria Sterling... three days after my husband’s death,” Vivian said, her dark eyes fixed on the older woman with lethal intensity.
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