Chapter 17
Charlotte's chest heaved as she read the shocking words, her mind racing in complete disbelief.
'Thirty years ago, your father made a deal with the Syndicate to hide their assets under his name,' the letter continued.
'He was allowed to build the hotels, wear the expensive suits, and pretend to be an American tycoon.'
'In exchange, he agreed that when you turned twenty-five, the entire empire would revert to its true owners.'
'Julian and Evelyn were merely low-level pawns used by us to test your strength and resolve.'
'You passed the test, Charlotte. You proved you possess the iron will required to lead.'
'Now, it is time for you to meet the real masters of the Vance empire.'
Charlotte dropped the letter onto the desk, her breath coming in fast, ragged hitches.
Everything she had fought for, every victory she had achieved over Julian and Evelyn, was suddenly thrown into doubt.
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Was her entire life a lie constructed by her father to hide a massive international syndicate?
She snatched her phone, immediately dialing Marcus's private line with shaking fingers.
