Chapter 9 - A Storm BeginsVictor’s empire began to collapse.
Federal investigators froze accounts.
Board members began distancing themselves.
Former partners refused his calls.
Then Vanessa contacted him from prison.
“You promised you would get me out.”
Victor stared through the prison glass.
“I’m working on it.”
“No.”
Vanessa’s voice became colder.
“You’re losing.”
Victor’s jaw tightened.
She was right.
And desperate people made dangerous decisions.
That same night, Victor contacted Marcus Vance.
Leo’s cousin.
Former Special Forces.
Dishonorably discharged.
A man who had spent years blaming Leo for his own failures.
Marcus listened to Victor’s proposal.
“You want me to take Martha?”
Victor nodded.
Marcus smiled.
“Leo always thought he was better than me.”
Victor leaned forward.
“Prove him wrong.”
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Outside, thunder rolled across the city.
And Marcus began planning the attack.
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