Chapter 9 - The Father's Legacy
An hour later, the auditorium had cleared out. Only the warm light of the chandeliers remained, reflecting off the polished marble floors.
Derrick sat alone in the front VIP chair, looking at a small silver pocket watch held in his palm. Inside was a faded picture of his father wearing a simple naval work uniform.
The Senior Officer walked up beside him, holding a folder.
"Commander, all assets under the Vance estate have been frozen pending trial," the Senior Officer reported respectfully. "The family mansion will be auctioned off to repay the victims of their corporate fraud."
Derrick closed the silver pocket watch with a soft click and placed it safely inside his dark suit jacket.
"My father worked thirty years as an honest mechanic to put us through school," Derrick said quietly. "They buried his memory under stolen money and lies. Today, his name is clean."
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The Senior Officer nodded in solemn respect. "What are your orders now, Sir?"
👉 How will Derrick rebuild his life now that the shadow of his past has been erased forever?
