Chapter 10 - The Ghost From The Past Steps Into The Ballroom
As the federal agents cleared a path toward the elevators, a tall, distinguished man in a dark tailored suit stepped out of the private car.
It was Arthur Sterling, Matt’s uncle and former business partner, whom everyone had believed perished in a tragic offshore shipwreck.
Chloe screamed aloud, clutching her head as if seeing an actual apparition walking among the living under the crystal lights.
“Surprise, Chloe. It takes a lot more than a rigged brake line and a sunken yacht to get rid of a Sterling,” Arthur said warmly.
He walked over to Matt, shaking his nephew’s hand firmly while the surrounding crowd stared in absolute, paralyzing disbelief.
“The federal cyber unit tracked every dollar she transferred to her Swiss accounts the moment she thought we were dead,” Arthur explained.
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“And now, every single cent is coming right back home to fund our global philanthropic and technological initiatives.”
Chloe sank down onto the marble floor, her expensive designer gown ruined as her grand deception dissolved into total ruin.
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