Chapter 5 - The Underworld Investor
The towering man in the black suit adjusted his silk tie and surveyed the chaotic scene in my home.
His name was Marcus, and he was the notorious underground investor who originally held Julian's massive debt.
Julian scrambled to his feet and pointed a shaking finger directly at me.
Marcus, I do not owe you a single dime anymore!
My wife purchased the debt, so you need to collect your money from her right now!
Marcus slowly turned his head and stared at Julian with a look of terrifying amusement.
You are an incredibly foolish man, Julian.
Marcus reached into his tailored jacket and pulled out a certified legal contract.
He did not walk toward me to demand a massive payment or issue a violent threat.
Instead, Marcus walked directly up to me and bowed his head in deep, respectful submission.
He handed me the legal contract and stepped back to give me plenty of personal space.
Julian watched this bizarre interaction with his jaw practically touching the hardwood floor.
What is going on here?
I took the contract from Marcus and smiled at my completely bewildered husband.
I did not just purchase your pathetic little debt from Marcus.
I purchased his entire investment syndicate last month.
Julian stumbled backward and hit the wall, sliding down until he was sitting on the floor again.
I am Marcus's new boss, and you have been leveraging your life against my money this entire time.
Elena let out a pathetic whimper and dropped to her knees right beside Julian.
Please, Vivian, I will do anything you want.
I will testify in court that Julian planned to murder you for your life insurance policy.
Julian snapped his head toward Elena, completely horrified by her sudden and deadly betrayal.
You lying witch, I never planned to murder anyone!
I pressed a button on my phone, and the hidden speakers in the ceiling crackled to life.
A crystal clear recording echoed through the house, capturing Julian and Elena discussing how to tamper with the brakes on my car.
The police officers standing in the foyer immediately drew their weapons and pointed them at Julian.
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Julian realized his life was completely over, and a dark, violent shadow crossed over his eyes.
He suddenly lunged toward the kitchen island and grabbed a massive, razor-sharp butcher knife.
