Chapter 5 - Victor Mercer Reveals The Truth Behind The Estate
Viktor planted his cane firmly into the ground, resting both hands on the silver handle as he studied Maren. "You think you came back here by accident, Maren? You think that photograph was sent anonymously by pure chance?"
Maren's breath caught in her throat as the terrifying realization began to form in her mind. "You sent the picture," Maren accused, her voice trembling with disbelief and mounting fury.
"I wanted to see if the wild dog was still loyal to her puppy after three years in exile," Viktor admitted without hesitation. Celestine gasped, stepping back so close to the cliff edge that loose gravel tumbled into the void.
"You used my child as bait to draw me back into your trap?" Maren shouted, clenching her fists. "The Mercer estate requires a blood sacrifice every generation to cleanse its financial sins," Viktor explained calmly.
"Elodie was born with the exact genetic marker required for the old trust holdings in Zurich." Maren stared at the elderly monster in absolute horror, realizing the ancient wealth was soaked in literal blood.
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"You're insane, Viktor," Maren whispered, taking a cautious step toward him to protect Celestine and Elodie. "Insane men don't control four billion dollars of maritime infrastructure, Maren," Viktor replied with a chilling smirk.
He gestured with his cane toward the tree line, where two heavy-set security guards stepped out into the open.
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