Chapter 3 - The Secret Wire Transfer
Arthur tapped his phone screen, dialing a private, encrypted number he hadn't used in three years.
"Mr. Sterling," a sharp, professional voice answered on the second ring. "This is Jonathan Vance, Senior Forensic Accountant."
"Jonathan," Arthur spoke into the receiver, his voice calm, steady, and razor-sharp. "Initiate the forensic audit on all accounts tied to the Vance-Sterling Living Trust. Every asset, every offshore transfer, every property deed. Start with this mansion."
"Understood, Dr. Sterling," Jonathan replied without hesitation. "Should I freeze the corporate credit lines as well?"
"Freeze everything," Arthur commanded coldly. "Including the black card my son and his wife used this morning."
Two years ago, when Julian married Valeria, Arthur had welcomed her into his home with open arms. Valeria came from a family of prominent socialites who claimed to own vast real estate holdings in New York.
When Julian asked his father to put the $18 million suburban estate into a joint family trust to "simplify tax management," Arthur had agreed out of unconditional love for his son.
What Arthur didn't know until six months ago was that Valeria and her father had systematically altered the trust documents, funneling millions from Arthur's medical research accounts into a shell company controlled by Valeria’s family.
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Arthur had stayed silent, giving his son time to see Valeria’s true colors and stand up like a man. But today, the ice water on his face proved that Julian was completely spineless.
👉 What unexpected discovery did Jonathan find within five minutes of logging into the offshore bank portals?
