Chapter 9 - Riley Uncovers Ethan’s True Corporate And Medical Past
Deep inside the hidden corridor, Riley plugged the recovered flash drive into her own pocket diagnostic tool.
The small screen flickered to life, bypassing the military-grade encryption with a simple override code she memorized years ago.
Files began scrolling down the display, revealing a comprehensive medical dossier belonging to Ethan Vance.
Riley’s eyes widened in sheer disbelief as she read the confidential neurological scans and recovery records.
“He’s not permanently paralyzed...” Riley whispered aloud, staring at the physical therapy charts dated three months ago.
Ethan had regained full motor function over a year ago, yet he continued to play the helpless invalid in a motorized wheelchair.
Why would a billionaire tech tycoon fake a lifelong disability while living like a prisoner in his own penthouse?
The second document folder opened automatically, displaying corporate asset transfer orders signed by Ethan’s twin brother, Robert.
Robert Vance had declared Ethan legally incompetent to seize control of their multi-billion-dollar global empire.
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The fake paralysis was a tactical shield designed to draw the conspirators out into the open for a final reckoning.
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