Chapter 16 - A Shocking Phone Call From An Unseen Accomplice
Late in the evening, as the penthouse lobby grew quiet, Samantha’s private encrypted desk phone began to ring.
She stared at the flashing red light for a moment before picking up the heavy brass receiver.
“You think you won everything so easily, Samantha? Victoria was merely a pawn in a much larger game,” a distorted voice hissed.
Samantha’s expression hardened instantly, her grip tightening around the secure handset.
“Identify yourself before I trace this encrypted satellite ping straight to your underground bunker,” Samantha warned calmly.
“You don’t know who’s really pulling the strings behind the Vance family fortune... and your return has disrupted a global syndicate.”
“If you want my empire, come and take it yourself instead of hiding behind a voice modulator,” Samantha challenged fiercely.
“Enjoy your penthouse views while they last, little heiress; the real storm is heading straight for your towers.”
The line went dead with a harsh mechanical click, leaving a lingering chill in the luxurious office.
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Samantha didn't flinch; she simply opened her laptop and activated the corporate counter-surveillance protocols.
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