Chapter 6 - The Dark Secret Behind The Fire That Saved Arthur’s Life
Caleb pulled a secondary manila envelope from his jacket, sliding it across the polished wood toward Arthur.
“Read the medical examiner’s unredacted report from the night of the fire,” Caleb instructed quietly.
Arthur opened the folder, his eyes scanning the faded typewritten text detailing the cause of the warehouse explosion.
“Ignition source determined to be an internal timer, manually activated from the executive wing,” the report stated clearly.
Arthur froze, his breath catching in his throat as a horrifying memory flashed violently through his mind.
“I didn't set the timer... I swear to God, I didn't know the building was rigged!” Arthur gasped defensively.
“You didn’t rig it, Arthur... your former business partner, Richard Sterling, did it while you were trapped inside,” Caleb revealed.
The dining room fell into a suffocating silence as the true architect of the tragedy was finally named.
Arthur stared at Caleb in sheer disbelief, his mind struggling to process the betrayal of his closest confidant.
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“Richard... my own brother-in-law?” Arthur whispered, feeling the foundation of his entire life shatter into dust.
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