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Chapter 544: The Perfect Ally
Chapter 544: The Perfect Ally The late afternoon sun was low in the sky, casting long, golden bars of light across the carpet of the conference room. It was 5:00 PM. Agent Johnson looked tired. He had spent the entire day peeling back the layers of lies from Sterling, Williams and other seniors. He rubbed his eyes and signaled for the next man to enter. James walked in. He did not bring a lawyer. He did not look nervous. He carried a single, slim laptop and a calm expression. He sat down across from Johnson, looking like a man who was ready to help. "Mr. Clarkson," Johnson said, his voice a bit softer than it had been with the others. "You are the CFO. You see the numbers that no one else sees. I want to know what you’ve found since you joined this company." James nodded. He opened his laptop and turned it toward Johnson. "Agent, to be honest, I’ve been waiting for this meeting. When I was hired, I was told to keep the books clean. But as soon
Chapter 543: The Technical Lie
Chapter 543: The Technical LieThe hallway outside the interrogation room felt longer than usual as Williams Jesse walked toward his appointment with the ESU. He wore a simple, professional suit and carried a tablet, looking like any other hardworking manager. To his side was his lawyer, a sharp-eyed woman named Sarah. Unlike Sterling, who was sweating and nervous, Williams felt a cold, steady pulse. He had built the systems; he knew where the bodies were buried—or so he thought.Agent Johnson was waiting for them. The room was the same one Sterling had just left, but the atmosphere had changed. The air felt heavier, and the light from the computer screens seemed brighter."Sit down, Mr. Jesse," Johnson said without looking up. He didn't offer water or a handshake. "Let’s get right to it. We’ve been looking at the money trail. Where do you keep your offshore accounts?"Williams sat down slowly. He looked confused, as if Johnson were speaking a foreign language. "Offs
Chapter 542: The Glass Fortress
Chapter 542: The Glass FortressThe air in the small meeting room was cold and still. Thomas Sterling sat at the center of the long table. He was the head of the board, and he tried to look like it. He wore an expensive suit and sat very straight. To his left was his lawyer, Marcus Thorne. Marcus was one of the highest-paid lawyers in the city. Across from them sat Agent Johnson of the ESU.Johnson did not look like a typical federal investigator. He didn't have a notepad or a messy tie. He sat behind a thin, black computer. Two other agents stood by the door. They didn't move. They made the room feel like a very fancy prison cell."Mr. Sterling," Johnson began. His voice was flat and dry. "Let’s start with something simple. Tell me about your work relationship with Williams Jesse, the technical manager."Sterling touched his gold cufflinks. "It is strictly professional. Williams is a smart man. He runs the computer systems that keep this company moving. I only talk
Chapter 541: The Calm Before the Storm
Chapter 541: The Calm Before the StormThe rain began to drum against the windows of James’s high-rise apartment at 8:00 PM, blurring the neon lights of Emerald Falls into a smear of watercolor. Inside, the atmosphere was a stark contrast to the sterile, high-tension halls of EMC. The lighting was low, the air smelled of sandalwood, and for the first time in days, James Wane felt his shoulders drop an inch.Ellen sat on the velvet sofa, her legs tucked under her, watching James pour two glasses of dark red wine. She looked at him—really looked at him—noticing the way he scanned the room habitually before sitting down."How much longer, James?" she asked softly, her voice cutting through the soft jazz playing in the background. "How much longer do you have to be 'James Clarkson'? I see you slipping away into this character more every day. Sometimes I look at you and I wonder if the man I love is still in there, or if the accountant has taken over."James handed her a
Chapter 540: The Pivot of Power
Chapter 540: The Pivot of PowerThe sunset over the harbor was a bruised purple, casting long, jagged shadows across the rooftop lounge where Liam Carter stood. He didn't turn when he heard the hesitant click of Alisha’s heels on the hardwood. The air was cool, carrying the scent of salt and the distant, muffled roar of the city’s evening rush.Alisha stopped several feet behind him, her arms wrapped around herself as if she were freezing despite the mild temperature. "You called for me? The office is a madhouse, Liam. The ESU has taken over the fourth floor. They’re locking down hard drives and questioning everyone. I barely made it out without being followed."Liam turned slowly, his expression unreadable, though his eyes held a predatory glint. "The ESU involvement has changed the geometry of the board, Alisha. This isn't just a corporate scandal anymore. It’s a federal crime scene. Sterling and Williams have built a fortress, but they’ve left a trail of blood in the
Chapter 539: The Architecture of Fear
Chapter 539: The Architecture of FearThe mahogany doors of Thomas Sterling’s private study felt like the entrance to a bunker. Outside, the world knew him as the untouchable titan of the Emerald Multisource Corporation Board; inside, he was a man hearing the distant, rhythmic thud of a battering ram. The notice from the Emerald Fall Security Unit (ESU) sat on his desk, the bold lettering of Agent Johnson’s signature looking like a death warrant.Interview scheduled: Thursday, 10:00 AM.Sterling’s hands, usually steady enough to sign billion-dollar mergers without a quiver, were cold. He picked up his secure landline and dialed his personal attorney, a man who had spent thirty years burying the bodies of the elite."Full cooperation, Thomas," the lawyer’s voice crackled, devoid of comfort. "Dress well, speak slowly, and volunteer absolutely nothing. If Johnson asks if the sky is blue, you tell him you’ll have to consult the meteorological reports. Do not give them a
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