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The senator's offer
Barry had no love for the current administration. The previous government had been pragmatic, understanding and had a symbiotic relationship between them and his corporation. But this new regime only saw Sullivan Group as a piggy bank to be cracked open.Ever since Barry's official retirement as Sullivan Group chairman, Veronica and Snow have been battling with sudden tax hikes and endless regulatory hurdles from the government. The senate, in particular, had been a thorn in their flesh.“Shut down?” Barry repeated, his voice low. “How is that even possible? They’ve been bleeding us dry for months.”“According to Senator Davies,” Veronica began as if she was delivering a boardroom report. “He came to me, hat in hand. It seems their plan had a fatal flaw.”She paused, ensuring she had his full attention. “Their plan was to use the big taxes they were forcing us to pay as leverage to borrow even more money.”A cold, grim smile touched Barry’s lips. He could see where this was going.“
A senators visit
Akame stood silently by the large window, her arms wrapped around herself. She watched as two police officers shoved her father into the back of a black-and-white car. There was no sadness nor pity in her eyes. Instead her eyes were hollow, weary and filled with disappointment.Barry walked up behind her, his footsteps stopping a few inches from her. "I'm sorry you had to go through this, Akame," he said, his voice gentle. "I know how hard this must be, seeing your own father taken away."Akame didn't turn. "You shouldn't be sorry, Mr. Sullivan," she replied, her tone flat and distant. "I could care less what happens to him now. I'm just glad I'm well and alive, thanks to you.""He will be formally charged with conspiracy to commit murder, kidnapping, and fraud," Barry explained. "The evidence from Ramon is enough to put him behind bars. He will spend the rest of his life in prison. There will be no parole."A small, cold smile touched Akame's lips. "Good," she said softly. "Do wha
Ramon's betrayal
A wave of nervous murmurs swept through the lawyers. The lead attorney, a man with severe glasses, cleared his throat and leaned forward."Mr. Sullivan, with all due respect," he began, choosing his words carefully, "the law in this matter is quite clear. In the absence of a will, which we have confirmed does not exist, the estate passes to the closest living relative. As Akame Yamamoto's father, Mr. Yuji Yamamoto is the undisputed and sole heir. We have the death certificate and all the necessary documentation. There is no legal basis for your refusal."Another lawyer chimed in, "We understand this is emotionally difficult, but you are holding assets in trust. Your fiduciary duty, at this point, is to release them to the lawful beneficiary."Yuji shot to his feet, his face purple with rage. He slammed his hands on the table. "You hear that, Sullivan? There's no basis! This is my money! I am not going to sit here and watch you steal what is rightfully mine!"Barry had let them all spe
Akame's death
The next morning, Akame moved slowly. The house felt too big and too quiet without the loud, messy presence of her father. Part of her wondered if she’d been too harsh. Was he suffering somewhere? Did he regret it?A soft knock came at her door. “Akame-sama,” her chauffeur’s voice called gently. “The car is ready. You are running late for school.”“I’ll be down in a moment,” she replied, taking a deep breath. She shoved her books into her bag. She had to be strong. Mr. Sullivan had warned her. Her grandfather would have wanted her to be strong.She hurried downstairs and slipped into the back of the waiting black sedan. The car pulled away from the ryokan, merging into the morning traffic. She stared out the window, watching the serene cityscape blur past, lost in her thoughts.They were on a quieter, tree-lined road leading to her academy when a large, unmarked white van suddenly swerved in front of them. Her chauffeur slammed on the brakes with a curse.Before he could react, th
The Cartel boss
That evening, the house was quiet again—eerily quiet. Akame had locked herself in her room, her cheek still red from the slap, her heart torn between rage and heartbreak.Meanwhile, Yuji sat in his bedroom surrounded by the smell of perfume and alcohol, two women giggling beside him. But his laughter had faded long ago. His eyes, bloodshot from drink and frustration, burned with bitterness.He had lost control of his daughter, and worse, of his access to money.That night, long after the women had fallen asleep on the bed, Yuji stepped outside into the cold air, lit a cigarette, and stared at the dark city skyline. His thoughts were ugly.He muttered to himself, “She thinks she can defy me. She wouldn’t have any of it if it weren’t for me. That money... it’s mine. I'll take it back even if I have to kill her.”The ember of his cigarette glowed red as his mind drifted toward a dangerous thought. If Akame wouldn’t listen to reason, there were other ways to reclaim what was “rightfully
The final straw
The late afternoon sun cast long golden shafts through the windscreen as Akame’s car pulled into the sweeping driveway of the Yamamoto Ryokan. Ever since her father's returns everything had changed for the worst.As the chauffeur stepped out and opened the car door, Akame gathered her bag and stepped out quietly. Her expression was drawn, her eyes shadowed with exhaustion.Her entire day at school had been unbearable. Whispers about her father followed her down every corridor. It got worse when she overheard a group of her lowerclassmen gossiping about her on the balcony. “Did you hear? Akame's father bought three Ferraris in one week.”“My eldest sister said he threw a party in Ginza — two million yen on champagne alone!”“He’s draining her fortune already. How embarrassing for her.”Akame couldn't confront them. She knew that every word they said was true. For the rest of the day at school, she kept to herself and said nothing to anybody. Back to the present, the chauffeur shut t
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