Chapter 8 - The True Threat
I demanded to know exactly when the financial transfer had taken place.
The Swiss manager stated that the transaction was initiated at exactly twelve-fourteen in the morning.
My blood turned to ice as I realized the true horror of that specific timestamp.
Twelve-fourteen was the exact moment I had finally closed my eyes and almost fallen asleep while Lily read to me.
Julian was telling the truth about not acting alone.
There was only one other adult in my mansion with access to my bedroom during that exact timeframe.
It was Elena, the quiet, unassuming housekeeper who had served my family for two years.
I turned to Victor and ordered him to lock Julian in the underground holding cells.
I scooped Lily into my arms, promising the terrified child that everything would be okay.
I sprinted back to my armored SUV and strapped the little girl safely into the backseat.
I floored the accelerator, speeding away from the docks and heading straight back to my estate.
I needed to secure my remaining assets and lock down the central server before the money vanished completely.
The rain beat violently against the windshield as I drove like a madman through the city.
I pulled through the shattered gates of my mansion and parked on the front lawn.
I grabbed my weapon and ran inside, leaving Lily secured in the bulletproof vehicle.
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The backup generators had finally kicked in, bathing the first floor in a dim emergency light.
I walked into my private study and found a single, typed letter resting on my desk.
