Chapter 5 - Uncovering The Trillion Dollar Secret Hidden Inside The Journal
Damian turned back to Julian, who was currently pinned against the marble pillar by two burly private security personnel.
“Give me the bypass code, Julian, or I will strap you to that chair right beside her!” Damian roared furiously.
Julian trembled violently, his arrogant demeanor completely shattered under Damian’s terrifying, ice-cold gaze and immediate threat.
“It’s the birth date of Sarah Sterling! 0-4-1-2!” Julian shrieked, praying for his life as guests wept across the floor.
Damian rushed back to Clara, punching the four-digit code directly into the small numerical keypad beside the ticking timer.
The harsh electronic red numbers froze instantly at 00:42, emitting a single long green beep that signaled complete system disarm.
A collective, shuddering sigh of relief swept through the ballroom as guests fell to their knees on the marble tiles.
Damian quickly cut the rest of Clara’s leather restraints, helping the shaken journalist stand on her trembling feet.
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From beneath her torn dress, Clara pulled out a small, blood-stained micro flash drive wrapped in heavy protective plastic film.
“This drive holds the complete offshore transaction records of Sterling Global,” Clara whispered softly, her eyes locking onto Damian’s.
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