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Chapter 268: Peter's Offer
Roman called in the morning and asked for a second private meeting. He said Peter Carlisle wanted to be there. Logan agreed and set the time for early afternoon.The meeting took place at a small law office on the outskirts of the city. Roman was already there when Logan arrived. Peter Carlisle sat across from him with his hands folded on the table.Peter spoke first. He was direct and he didn't waste time."I know you control Springlife, Logan. I know you've been building something bigger than people realize. I've been paying attention."Logan sat down. His expression gave nothing away. "And?"Peter leaned forward. "I'm offering you something. An exclusive long-term partnership on the import channels, no competition from anyone I control."Logan waited.Peter continued. "In exchange, I want political cover. Protection against outside interference. Anyone from the capital who tries to meddle with my operations, you shield me. You use your influence, your connections and resources."Lo
Chapter 267: Damage Control
Jackson Bright tried to liquidate his remaining legitimate assets but the buyers mysteriously withdrew one by one. There was no explanation or warning, just silence on the other end of the phone. Jackson was left with properties he couldn't sell and debts he couldn't pay.Luke brought the news to Logan that afternoon. He also brought a recording. Max Bright had been drinking at a private club, he had gone on a rant about Logan. The family and how everything was falling apart. He blamed Logan for all of it. He used names and threats and accusations that were ugly and loud and very public.Luke played the recording on his phone. Logan listened without expression."Send it to the media," Logan said. "Anonymous channels, let it spread."Luke nodded. "Already prepared the file. It'll hit outlets by tonight.""Good."The recording went public that evening. Public opinion hardened further against the Brights. The family that had once been respected was now mocked, questioned and condemned.
Chapter 266: The Truth Revealed
Scott called the next morning with the forensic results. The laptop was clean, military-grade wiping on every drive. No usable prints, no metadata. No trace of where it came from or who set it up.Logan listened and said nothing. He expected as much, someone with access to capital and capital connections would know how to cover their tracks."Keep looking," Logan said. "There's always something. Find it."Scott agreed and ended the call.Logan drove to Kyle's office that afternoon. He didn't call ahead, he just showed up. Kyle was at his desk going through papers, he looked up when Logan walked in."Logan. This is unexpected."Logan closed the door behind him. "I need to talk to you about something."Kyle set down his pen. "What's going on?"Logan sat across from him. He chose his words with care. "There's a situation developing. I can't give you all the details right now, but I need you to prepare temporary relocation options for your family."Kyle's expression shifted. "Relocation.
Chapter 265: The Warehouse Laptop
Logan spent the next few hours preparing for the warehouse visit. Scott's team secured the perimeter well before Logan arrived. Logan drove to the location at the stated time. He parked a block away and walked the rest of the distance. His hand was close to his weapon, but he didn't draw it.The warehouse was dark and cold and empty. The only light came from a single laptop sitting on a crate in the middle of the floor. The screen was glowing, a video was already playing.Logan approached slowly. He kept his eyes moving. He scanned the rafters, the corners and the shadows. He stopped in front of the laptop. The video showed a distorted figure. The face was blurred and the voice was altered. It was impossible to tell the gender.The distorted voice spoke. It was flat and mechanical."Gordon Pilgrim was useful but expendable. He served his purpose, now he is nothing."Logan watched the screen. His expression didn't change."We know who you really are, Logan. We know your true bloodlin
Chapter 264: The Restaurant Meeting
Logan arrived at the restaurant fifteen minutes early. The maître d' led him to a private room in the back with a long table and soft lighting. The seven engineers were already waiting for himThey stood up when he walked in, he shook each hand and introduced himself. They looked nervous but also excited and that was a good combination.They sat down, the waiters brought out appetizers and wine but the engineers barely touched anything because they had questionsOne of them spoke first, his name was Dr. Chen and he was the lead on the project. He leaned forward with his hands on the table."We appreciate the opportunity Logan, but we have concerns about direction and independence."Logan nodded and set down his glass "Tell me everything."Another engineer spoke up, her name was Maria and her voice was sharp but not rude "We need to know who we're reporting to and what happens if our work conflicts with your other interests."Logan looked at each of them one by one and he could see the
Chapter 263: The Crumbling Foundation
Luke arrived at the study with a folder under his arm. His face was serious, Logan knew it was important before Luke even spoke."Logan. I have something you need to see."Logan motioned for him to sit. "Show me."Luke opened the folder and spread papers across the desk. Shipping manifests, port records and termination notices. He pointed at each one as he talked."The Bright smuggling network is finished. They lost their last major port contact yesterday. The guy walked away, there was no warning."Logan picked up one of the papers and scanned it. "That means the remaining goods are being seized."Luke nodded. "Customs is holding shipments at three different ports. Suppliers are demanding payment for goods that aren't moving. The whole operation is crumbling from the inside."Logan set the paper down. "Jackson Bright?""He's in emergency meetings with his remaining allies, trying to salvage something. But from what I'm hearing, there's not much left to salvage.""What about Max?"Luk
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