Chapter 4 - The Poisoned Legacy
Arthur's voice echoed with dark clarity over the sound system, revealing a shocking betrayal that made the attending corporate board members gasp in disbelief.
"Richard... Victoria... I know about the offshore accounts you opened in the Cayman Islands using forged company signatures," Arthur’s recorded voice declared with heavy emotion. "I know you have been tampering with my daily heart medication."
The entire ballroom erupted into chaotic whispers. Security guards at the doors stood frozen as high-ranking board members turned to glare at Richard with deep disgust.
Arthur had realized weeks before his death that his brother and sister-in-law were gradually poisoning him to take control of Vance Holdings before an upcoming federal audit.
Knowing he was running out of time, Arthur had secretly met with top federal prosecutors and estate attorneys to draft an unassailable contingency will, backed by digital biometric authentication.
He had placed the master key to that contingency trust inside the very voice recorder Claire was now holding.
Victoria’s hands began to shake so violently that the silver serving tray clattered loudly against the glass table.
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"He's lying! That’s a synthetic voice! It's fake news!" Victoria shrieked, her arrogant facade completely crumbling into hysterical panic.
👉 Read Part 5 to see who entered the ballroom as the recording finished playing.
