Chapter 12 - The Brother's Retribution
Valerie walked over to Julian, stopping a few feet away.
"You knew what would happen tonight if you gave me that flash drive," Valerie said softly. "You lost your inheritance, your mother is going to prison, and your lifestyle is over."
Julian offered a faint, sad smile, adjusting his bow tie. "I didn't lose anything that was truly mine to begin with, Valerie. My mother built her life on a lie. If I kept silent, I would have been no better than her."
He reached into his pocket and handed her a small silver key—the master key to the Sterling family estate on the coast.
"The manor is yours," Julian said warmly. "I've already packed my personal belongings. I'm starting my own firm from scratch."
Valerie looked at the key, then back into Julian's sincere eyes. She saw no bitterness or greed in him—only a genuine desire for justice.
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"You don't have to leave, Julian," Valerie said softly.
👉 What offer did Valerie make to Julian that shocked him?
