Chapter 7 - The Trap is Sprung
"You really thought I didn't know about the bastard son?" Genevieve laughed, stepping into the room. Her emerald dress was gone, replaced by a sharp, slate-gray power suit. "I let you break in, Julian. I needed Arthur to open the vault for me. I couldn't override Victoria’s DNA on my own."
She held out her hand. "Give me the ledger, Arthur. And I’ll make your deaths quick."
Julian slowly raised his hands in surrender. "You're making a mistake, Genevieve. You take the money, the Sokolovs will still own you."
"The Sokolovs work for me now," she spat. "The Senate seat gives me the military defense contracts. I am the kingmaker. Guards, kill them both."
"Wait," Julian said, his voice echoing with a chilling, absolute calm. "You might want to check your phone first."
Genevieve frowned. She pulled her smartphone from her pocket. Her screen was flashing red. A live news broadcast was playing.
"Breaking News: The FBI has just raided the offices of Emerald Apex following a massive data leak exposing ties to the Sokolov crime syndicate..."
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"What did you do?!" Genevieve screamed at Julian.
"While you were busy waiting for us in the penthouse," Julian smiled, a predator showing its teeth. "Silas uploaded your offshore routing numbers directly to the SEC and the FBI. You're bankrupt, Genevieve."
