Chapter 12 - Unmasking The True Mastermind Behind The Grand Disappearance
Arthur gripped the edge of the mahogany desk so hard his knuckles turned completely white.
“Did you recognize the voice?” Charlotte asked urgently, stepping around the desk to stand beside him.
“It was Victor Vance... our primary international competitor who supposedly died in a plane crash ten years ago,” Arthur whispered.
Charlotte’s eyes widened in disbelief as the terrifying puzzle pieces finally snapped together in her mind.
“He faked his death to orchestrate a hostile takeover of our shipping lanes from the shadows,” Charlotte realized aloud.
“And Richard was just his puppet inside our executive board, executing orders to ruin our family legacy,” Arthur added bitterly.
Charlotte grabbed the leather journal and the crimson-sealed document, tucking them securely under her arm.
“We can’t wait for federal marshals to hunt him down; we have to strike first,” Charlotte declared with unwavering resolve.
Arthur looked up at her, seeing the fierce, unyielding spirit of his son burning brightly in her amber eyes.
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“What’s your plan, Charlotte?” the old patriarch asked, ready to follow his granddaughter’s lead.
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