Chapter 18 - A Mysterious Black Box Arrives At The Estate Gate
As twilight blanketed the grand stone gates of the estate in deep purple shadows, a private delivery van pulled up.
The security guard accepted a heavy black cardboard box bearing no return address or postal stamps.
Marcus inspected the package thoroughly with a portable X-ray scanner before carrying it into Richard’s private study.
“Found no explosives, Mr. Whitmore, but the envelope seal bears the Zurich syndicate insignia,” Marcus warned seriously.
Richard put down his pen, staring down at the thick black box sealed with an unfamiliar crimson wax stamp.
He used a silver letter opener to crack the wax seal, sliding off the lid to reveal a heavy brass key and a note.
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The typewritten note in neat, cold cursive read: “Sophia was a disposable pawn. The global syndicate will collect what you owe.”
Ethan’s jaw tightened as a chill ran down his spine, realizing his battle against corporate corruption was far from finished.
