Chapter 5 - James Was Investigating His Own Family
The files did not prove Victor killed James.
They proved James suspected him of stealing.
That distinction mattered.
James documented altered manifests, duplicate invoices, and security
logs.
He believed someone inside Cole Logistics was manufacturing conflicts
with rival organizations to conceal theft.
One voice memo was addressed to Adrian.
If you hear this, I failed to tell you in person.
Adrian closed his eyes.
James continued.
You trust Victor because Dad trusted Victor. That is not evidence.
I almost smiled despite myself.
That sounded like the man I loved.
Then James said:
And if Clara has the baby, keep them out of this until it’s safe.
Adrian looked at me.
The room went silent.
James had not hidden Nora because he hated his brother.
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He had hidden her because he feared the world around him.
Including what Adrian might do if provoked.
