Chapter 17 - Arthur Senior Explains The True Purpose Of The Syndicate
"You built an illegal global criminal enterprise, Grandfather!" Julian shouted, his voice echoing off the rotting wooden walls of the boathouse.
"I built an insurance policy to protect this family from the very government you serve, Julian!" the old man countered with fierce energy.
He stood up from his chair, leaning on his cane as he took three deliberate steps toward his grandson in the shadows.
"The world is far more dangerous than you understand from your comfortable desk at the Department of Homeland Security," Arthur Sr. stated.
"Marcus and Victoria were corrupt monsters who tried to destroy Lily!" Julian argued back, his posture rigid and unyielding.
"Marcus was weak and greedy! Victoria was a fool!" Arthur Sr. spat out with cold contempt. "They were never meant to control the network!"
"Then who was meant to control it?" Julian demanded, looking the legendary patriarch dead in his eyes.
Arthur Sr. raised his cane, pointing the brass tip directly at Julian’s chest with absolute certainty.
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"You, Julian. You are the only one with the strength, intelligence, and moral fortitude to lead the Montgomery legacy into the next century."
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