Chapter 18 - A Shocking Visitor Appears Outside The Courtroom
Following the hearing, Ryan and Susan walked out onto the grand stone steps of the Dallas courthouse into the warm afternoon sunshine.
A group of reporters clamored behind the security barricades, shouting questions about the high-profile corporate trial.
Before they could reach their waiting car, a man in a tailored gray suit stepped out from the shadow of a marble pillar.
It was Julian Vance, a high-ranking partner at Arthur Sterling’s corporate law firm and a secret co-conspirator in the family trust fraud.
“Ryan, wait a minute,” Julian called out, holding up his hands defensively as estate security moved to block him.
Ryan stopped, turning to face the man who had helped manage the illicit funds for over a decade.
“What do you want, Julian? Are you here to offer another forged document?” Ryan asked coldly.
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“No,” Julian replied, glancing nervously around the courthouse steps. “I’m here because I want immunity in exchange for handing over the offshore accounts Margaret set up in your brother’s name.”
Susan stepped forward, her eyes narrowing at the mention of her other son. “What do you know about my other boy?”
