Chapter 7 - Uncovering The Brutal History Of The Valle Empire
Uncle Richard chuckled darkly, stepping closer while sliding a silver-barreled pistol out from his tailored tuxedo jacket.
“Catherine is just a pawn, my dear; I built this entire maritime empire while your grandfather was busy playing golf,” Richard sneered.
“You murdered my father and framed me for embezzlement just so you could control the Valle trust fund,” Charlotte accused fiercely.
“Your father discovered that our shipping fleets were carrying illegal contraband for international syndicates... he had to be eliminated,” Richard admitted casually.
Upstairs in the ballroom, the ceiling speakers continued to broadcast their conversation across the entire estate PA system.
Every single guest, federal investigator, and terrified socialite heard Richard’s chilling confession echo through the crystal chandeliers.
Catherine froze in horror as she realized her ruthless accomplice had just confessed to murder over a live broadcast.
Arthur raised his cane in righteous fury, glaring at the transmission monitors as the truth tore through the family legacy.
“You hear that, Richard? Your treason is being broadcast to every federal prosecutor in the state of Massachusetts!” Arthur roared into the mic.
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Richard’s confident smirk vanished instantly as the distant sound of police sirens wailed outside the estate gates.
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