Chapter 14 - The Unraveling Betrayal
While preparing for the interview, a new complication arose. Marcus discovered a leak within Ethan’s own inner circle. Someone had provided Richard Vance with the confidential adoption timeline and personal schedules.
The traitor was Julian, Ethan’s long-time financial advisor and someone Ethan considered a close friend. Julian had been bribed by Vance to help orchestrate the corporate coup that would follow the family scandal.
Ethan confronted Julian in the high-rise office overlooking the city. The confrontation was explosive. "I trusted you with my life, Julian," Ethan said, his voice dangerously quiet.
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"You got soft, Ethan!" Julian sneered, cornered. "Ever since that woman and her kid walked into your life, you stopped focusing on the numbers. You became vulnerable. Vance offered me a seat at the top. You brought this on yourself."
With security waiting outside, Ethan didn't raise his fist. Instead, he handed Julian a file. "These are the federal wire fraud charges my legal team filed an hour ago. You're not going to the top, Julian. You're going to prison."
