Chapter 16 - The Surprise Confrontation At The Old Potomac Boathouse
Armed with the shocking revelation from the decoded microfilm, Julian drove alone to an old, abandoned wooden boathouse along the Potomac River.
The dilapidated building was the place where his family had kept their private wooden yachts during the golden era of the 1970s.
Rain hammered against the rusted tin roof as Julian pushed open the heavy wooden door, stepping into the dark, damp interior.
Sitting in a vintage wooden armchair near the water's edge was an extremely old man wearing a dark wool coat, holding a carved cane.
Despite his advanced age and snow-white hair, the man’s posture was remarkably erect, his sharp blue eyes tracking Julian’s arrival.
"You took longer to find this place than I expected, Julian," the old man said, his voice deep and resonant despite his age.
"Grandfather..." Julian whispered, stopping ten feet away with his hand resting near his holstered service weapon.
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"You've done well protecting the girl, my boy," Arthur Sr. acknowledged, looking out over the dark, rain-swept river waters. "She is the key to everything."
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