Chapter 4 - The Betrayal Inside The Organization
The encrypted files Toby continued to decode revealed an even darker web of institutional corruption operating right beneath Knox’s nose.
Silas Crane hadn’t acted alone; he had used a network of corrupt lawyers and fake medical examiners to forge Ruth’s signature.
“Look at this signature transfer, boss,” Toby pointed out, tapping the high-resolution screen of his tablet.
“The notary who signed off on the property sale three years ago was none other than Marcus Vance’s disgraced legal associate.”
Knox leaned over the screen, his sharp eyes absorbing every fabricated document, fake medical log, and stolen asset deed.
“They thought I was too busy expanding our downtown holdings to look back at my own backyard,” Knox murmured coldly.
“They underestimated your reach, boss. Silas has been funneling our money into shadow real estate accounts across Illinois,” Toby noted.
“Every single square foot he stole will be seized before the sun rises over Lake Michigan,” Knox ordered without hesitation.
“Shall I assemble the tactical enforcement team for the Lake Geneva trip?” Toby asked, checking his sidearm.
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“Take four men and secure the perimeter. I want Silas alive, breathing, and fully conscious when I walk through his front door,” Knox commanded.
The wheels of absolute vengeance began turning with unstoppable, mechanical precision across the Chicago underworld.
