Chapter 7 - The Surveillance Footage Reveals A Shocking Family Face
As Detective Miller prepared to copy the entire security archive, a second figure appeared on the hallway camera feed.
The timestamp advanced by two minutes, revealing Marcus—Arthur’s chief financial officer—entering the library right after Victoria.
“Wait... pause the video right there,” Arthur commanded, leaning closer to the glowing computer monitor in utter disbelief.
Marcus wasn't just checking on the room; he was handing Victoria a second, smaller vial containing the deadly allergen.
“So your wife didn't act alone; she had an accomplice inside your own corporate executive suite,” Detective Miller observed.
“Marcus Sterling... my most trusted financial advisor for over a decade,” Arthur breathed out, shaking his head slowly.
They were working together to eliminate Arthur before the upcoming quarterly shareholder audit revealed their embezzlement scheme.
“That explains why the medication box was swapped; Marcus provided the exact allergen compound,” the detective deduced.
Arthur’s dark eyes narrowed into dangerous slits as a fierce protective fury ignited deep within his chest.
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“Dispatch patrol units to Marcus’s downtown apartment and lock down all corporate financial terminals immediately,” Arthur ordered.
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