Chapter 10
The next evening, a private Gulfstream jet cut through the clouds thousands of feet above the Atlantic Ocean.
Inside the luxurious cabin, Clara sat near the window, holding Leo as he slept peacefully in a portable bassinet.
Julian sat across from her, reviewing a encrypted dossier provided by his contacts in European intelligence.
"Are you sure about this, Julian?" Clara asked softly, looking out at the endless black horizon outside.
"Taking on your father in a foreign country sounds terrifyingly dangerous."
Julian set his tablet down on the polished mahogany table, reaching across to take her small hand in his.
"My father spent his life treating people like disposable assets, Clara," Julian explained softly.
"He destroyed my mother, he manipulated Eleanor, and he tried to take everything away from you."
"I am not going to let him spend his twilight years enjoying stolen wealth while you live in fear."
Clara squeezed his fingers, feeling the immense strength and security he provided her.
"What happens when we land in Zurich?" she asked gently.
"Marcus has arranged for a secure safehouse in the Swiss Alps," Julian replied.
"You and Leo will stay there under heavy guard while Marcus and I confront Arthur at his bank."
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"Promise me you'll come back," Clara requested, her eyes searching his face with intense emotion.
"I promise you on my life," Julian swore quietly.
