Chapter 16
*“The baby was never meant to be born into this dynasty; he was genetically engineered as collateral to secure the congressional defense merger.”*
*“If Julian discovers the truth, he must be eliminated along with the child to protect the family name.”*
Chloe’s hands trembled violently as the horrifying reality of the conspiracy washed over her mind.
Rose wasn't just suffering from postpartum depression; she was an operative for a shadow syndicate embedded deep within the American military-industrial complex.
Before Chloe could close the safe, heavy footsteps echoed down the private hallway outside the library doors.
She shoved the journal into her apron pocket, turning around just as Julian walked into the room with a stack of bank statements.
"Chloe, are you alright? You look like you've seen a ghost," Julian asked, noticing her pale, sweat-slicked face.
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"Mr. Sterling... we need to leave this estate immediately," Chloe warned urgently, her voice dropping to a terrified whisper.
"Your wife wasn't trying to destroy her child out of madness... she was executing a programmed corporate protocol."
