Chapter 21 - A Dangerous New Threat Waits Beyond The Gates
One month after Vanessa’s federal conviction, peace finally settled over the restored halls of the Cole mansion.
I was working in the quiet library when a heavy black courier envelope slid silently beneath the front entrance doors.
I picked it up cautiously, noticing the familiar crimson wax stamp embossed with an overseas European banking insignia.
I carried it immediately to Nathan in his study, handing over the sealed paper with a lingering sense of unease.
Nathan sliced open the envelope, pulling out a single sheet of heavy black parchment written in chilling, elegant cursive.
“Vanessa was merely a regional courier. The Zurich syndicate owns your board of directors, Mr. Cole.”
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Nathan stared at the ominous warning in absolute silence, realizing his war against corruption was only just beginning.
Outside the estate gates, a sleek black luxury sedan sat idling in the twilight, watching the manor windows from the dark shadows.
