Chapter 6 - The Paper Trail
The Senior Officer opened the envelope, reviewing the certified hospital documents and bank transfer receipts signed directly by Mother.
"These transfers match the off-grid accounts under investigation," the Senior Officer stated grimly, signaling to the military police standing at the doors.
Ryan’s legs gave out, and he stumbled back half a step before catching himself. "Derrick... please! You're my brother! Don't do this to me!"
"I was your brother when I stood in that hallway," Derrick replied softly. "Right now, I am your Commanding Officer."
Mother rushed toward the stage steps, her regal facade crumbling into desperate hysteria. "Derrick! You owe everything to this family! How dare you destroy Ryan's future over a petty grudge!"
Derrick looked down at her from the stage edge, his posture straight and immovable.
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"I owe this family nothing," Derrick said calmly. "Seven years ago, you threw me out on the street with fifty dollars because I refused to lie for Ryan's college exams. Today, the law catches up."
👉 How deep does Mother's corruption go, and what other lives did she destroy to elevate Ryan?
