Chapter 9 - Adrian Cross Confronts The Traitor Inside His Organization
Adrian strode down the private executive wing of Hawthorne Estate with Marcus walking tightly at his right shoulder.
They pushed open the door to the secondary library where Julian Vance sat reviewing corporate merger portfolios.
Julian looked up immediately, offering a polished, professional smile that didn't quite reach his calculating eyes.
“Good morning, Mr. Cross. Are we ready for the ceremony guests to start arriving?” Julian asked smoothly.
Adrian did not return the smile; he simply walked up to the mahogany desk and placed a heavy silver lighter down.
“You left your watch repair receipt in the second-floor hallway last night, Julian,” Adrian said quietly.
Julian’s smile vanished instantly, the color draining rapidly from his sharply tailored face.
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“I... I don't know what you're talking about, boss,” Julian stammered, his fingers twitching toward his suit jacket.
Marcus stepped forward instantly, blocking the doorway with the terrifying immovable presence of a seasoned executioner.
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