Chapter 11 - The Trap
Eleanor became the face of surrender.
She publicly announced that she was considering leaving the Vance Group.
Julian heard the news.
He believed it.
Victor Hale believed it too.
The pressure eased.
Then Victor made his mistake.
He transferred money.
A large amount.
Straight into an account connected to Julian.
The transaction was recorded.
Blackwood's legal team had been waiting.
The account was frozen.
Victor panicked.
He called Julian.
“What happened?”
“I don't know.”
“You were supposed to have control.”
“I don't.”
“You said the documents were complete.”
“They weren't.”
Victor hung up.
Julian stared at the phone.
Then Eleanor entered the room.
“You should have asked me before trusting him.”
Julian looked up.
“What?”
“You were never the mastermind.”
His face changed.
“You knew?”
“Yes.”
“How?”
“Because my father has been watching the money.”
Julian sat down.
Eleanor placed a folder on the table.
“Everything you've done is here.”
He looked at it.
“You're going to destroy me.”
“No.”
“I'll go to prison.”
“That depends on what you do next.”
He stared at her.
“What do you want?”
“The truth.”
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Julian finally understood.
For the first time, he had a choice that wasn't about money.
