Chapter 13 - The Mysterious Anonymous Phone Call From Switzerland
Two days after the press conference, life at the restored Montgomery estate in Washington began to return to a calm, peaceful rhythm.
Julian sat in his private study reviewing legal paperwork when his encrypted satellite phone began to chime with an unknown international code.
He answered the line carefully, switching on the automated digital tracing protocol linked to his federal security workstation.
"Director Julian Vance," a heavy, accented male voice spoke through the speaker with chilling calm.
"Who is this?" Julian demanded, watching the computer screen attempt to route the call through proxy servers in Zurich.
"You think arresting Marcus and Victoria solved your family's problems, Director?" the mysterious stranger asked with a dark chuckle.
"Marcus is in a federal holding cell, and his assets are completely frozen," Julian replied, his voice remaining cold and steady.
"Marcus was merely an accountant for the Syndicate, Julian," the voice revealed before dropping into a sinister tone. "The real ledger is still missing."
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The line went dead with a sharp click before the tracking software could pinpoint the physical location of the caller in Switzerland.
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