Chapter 6 - Elias Confronts His Darkest Hidden Past
“The Vance name means nothing in Grayport now,” Adeline whispered bitterly. “My father lost everything to your syndicates.”
Elias stepped closer to the edge of the bed, his dark eyes narrowing as he processed the implications of her words.
“Arthur Vance was a rival accountant who tried to embezzle from my shipping ports before he vanished,” Elias stated coldly.
“He didn’t vanish, Mr. Falcone. He was murdered because he refused to sign over his family trust to your associates,” Adeline sobbed.
The words struck Elias like a bolt of lightning, shaking the very foundation of what he thought he knew about his empire.
“Who told you that lie?” Elias demanded, leaning over the bed with an intensity that made the air feel thin.
“My mother before she died of a broken heart two years ago,” Adeline answered, tears spilling down her cheeks.
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“And I came to Ashgrove to find out the truth, only to discover that Mrs. Quinn needed a quiet maid.”
She looked directly into his eyes, showing a fierce courage that surprised even a hardened mafia boss like Elias.
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