Chapter 5 - The Loyal Betrayal
Victoria racked the heavy shotgun with a loud, terrifying clack that echoed through the penthouse.
She smiled wickedly, stating that she had fully expected Elena to crawl back like a desperate rat.
Victoria admitted that she had known Marcus was still alive for the past five years.
She had specifically allowed Elena to escape into the river so Marcus would eventually expose his position.
Elena slowly raised her hands, desperately trying to bluff her way out of the lethal trap.
She claimed that Julian had set up a dead-man's switch that would instantly publish the stolen ledgers if she died.
Victoria laughed cruelly, dismissing the empty threat with a wave of her perfectly manicured hand.
She declared that Julian was nothing but a weak, pathetic pawn who had finally outlived his absolute usefulness.
Victoria slowly placed her finger on the trigger, aiming perfectly at the center of Elena's chest.
She coldly whispered a final, mocking goodbye to the girl who had dared to challenge her throne.
Elena squeezed her eyes shut tightly and prepared for the agonizing impact of the impending gunshot.
A deafening explosion of gunfire suddenly shattered the heavy, terrifying silence of the room.
Elena flinched violently, but she felt absolutely no physical pain.
She cautiously opened her eyes and saw Victoria screaming in sheer agony on the plush carpet.
Victoria dropped the heavy shotgun as dark crimson blood poured from a massive wound in her right shoulder.
Silas, Victoria's most trusted and ruthless chief of security, stepped out of the shadows.
He was holding a smoking, suppressed tactical pistol perfectly aimed at his employer's head.
He casually informed Victoria that his absolute loyalty belonged entirely to the highest possible bidder.
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Silas grabbed Elena by the arm and forced her quickly toward the private elevator.
As the doors closed, Silas coldly revealed that he was not actually working for Marcus either.
