Chapter 3 - THE EMPIRE UNDER ATTACKAt 3:00 a.m., the executive war room at Rossi Global Holdings came alive.
Sarah Chen, Julian's cybersecurity director, projected a massive financial network onto the glass wall.
Marcus Vance, head of legal counsel, placed dozens of documents on the table.
Captain David Miller, a former intelligence operative, watched Julian carefully.
“We found the money,” Sarah said.
Julian looked up.
“Where?”
“Offshore companies. Cayman Islands. Luxembourg. Singapore.”
She expanded the network.
Thousands of transactions appeared.
Victor had been stealing from Rossi Global for fourteen months.
But that was only the beginning.
Captain Miller leaned forward.
“The shell companies connect directly to the Moros Syndicate.”
Julian's jaw tightened.
Two years earlier, he had severed all relationships with the syndicate after refusing to allow his shipping network to transport illegal cargo.
Victor had secretly rebuilt the relationship.
“And the goal?” Julian asked.
Marcus answered.
“Take control of Rossi Global.”
Victor had planned a shareholder vote that morning.
If successful, Julian would lose control of his own empire.
“And Elena?” Julian asked.
Captain Miller's expression darkened.
“She was leverage.”
Silence filled the room.
Victor hadn't simply stolen money.
He had destroyed Julian's marriage, isolated Elena, manipulated the board, and attempted to turn Rossi Global into a criminal empire.
Julian looked at the clock.
“Where is he?”
“The Hamptons.”
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Julian stood.
“Then let's go to the party.”
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