Chapter 12 - THE BETRAYAL UNMASKED
File after file opened automatically, revealing a coordinated conspiracy involving high-ranking politicians and federal judges.
Ethan clicked on a high-definition video file dated three days prior, hitting play on the media player.
The grainy footage showed a dimly lit underground parking garage in Washington D.C., illuminated by flickering fluorescent lights.
Standing near a black sedan were two figures engaged in a fierce, whispered argument.
One figure turned around to face the camera directly, adjusting his tie with chilling, cold composure.
Ethan froze in absolute shock, his breath catching painfully in his throat as he stared at the screen.
"That's... that's our uncle, Senator Thomas Vance," Ethan stammered, pointing a trembling finger at the display.
Marcus slammed his fist down onto the wooden table, splintering the aged grain with raw frustration.
"He's been using our family name as a front to launder bribe money for the syndicate," Marcus growled viciously.
"And he's the one who ordered the hit on my wife two years ago," Ethan added, his voice dropping into a lethal whisper.
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The audio recording from the video began playing through the cabin's small speakers, echoing clearly in the quiet room.
"Make sure Ethan's family never asks questions about the offshore accounts again," Senator Vance's voice rang out clearly.
