Chapter 5 - Isabella Reveals Her Desperate Alliance With The Attorney
“Listen to me, Vincent!” Isabella shouted, dropping the fragile damsel act entirely as she realized diplomacy had failed.
“You’re throwing away a multi-million-dollar merger and a legitimate future over a ghost!” Isabella accused, stepping closer.
“If Sofia is alive, why hasn't she come home in three years?” Isabella demanded, gesturing wildly toward the ballroom doors.
“Because someone made sure she couldn't,” Vincent answered, his hand dropping onto the heavy handle of his concealed holster.
Charles let out a harsh, bitter laugh from his pinned position against the oak wall under Dominic’s arm.
“You think you can play detective, Moretti? The paper trail is bulletproof!” Charles sneered, blood trickling from a bitten lip.
Vincent walked slowly toward his attorney, his footsteps echoing like hammer blows against an anvil.
“You drafted the missing person declaration, Charles,” Vincent said softly, standing inches from the terrified lawyer.
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“I filed what the state registry required based on the evidence provided!” Charles yelled defensively.
“Evidence you manufactured,” Vincent finished for him, raising his hand and striking Charles across the face with open palm.
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