Chapter 8 - Caleb's Return
Before Frank could answer, the glass revolving doors spun rapidly, and a familiar figure walked into the lobby.
It was Caleb, no longer wearing his work coveralls, but dressed in a sharp dark suit carrying a leather briefcase.
He walked past the security turnstiles, nodding respectfully to Eleanor as he pulled an official federal badge from his pocket.
"Special Agent Caleb Brooks, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission," Caleb announced clearly to the stunned security team.
Frank Miller took one look at the federal badge and immediately stepped back, unlocking the turnstile gate with his master key.
Eleanor turned to Caleb, her eyes wide with shock as the pieces of the puzzle finally fell into place.
"You're an SEC investigator?" Eleanor asked softly, her arrogant demeanor completely melted into humility.
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"My father was the chief accountant here before Marcus forced him out and ruined his life five years ago," Caleb replied quietly.
"I didn't just come to return your money last night, Mrs. Vance. I came to give you a fighting chance."
