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Chapter 28
"He's bluffing."William tried to sound confident, but Chris could hear the uncertainty in his voice. They were back at Chris's office, security doubled, reviewing footage of the estate where Vera was staying."How do you know?" Chris demanded, watching the live security feeds showing Vera in the estate's library, reading by the fireplace."Because our security is airtight," William said. "The estate is guarded by fifteen trained professionals. There's a ten mile radius of surveillance. Hunter Kane couldn't get within five miles without us knowing.""He got close enough to send that text," Chris pointed out."He's trying to get in your head," William insisted. "Psychological warfare. He wants you scared, distracted, making mistakes."Chris's phone rang. The head of Vera's security detail."Mr. Winchester, everything is secure here. Mrs. Winchester is safe. We've increased patrols and added drone surveillance. If anyone approaches, we'll know.""Thank you," Chris said, somewhat reassur
Chapter 27
"Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for coming on such short notice."Chris stood at the podium the next morning, looking calm despite having slept only two hours. The press room was packed again, journalists eager for more drama after yesterday's bombshell revelation."I'm here to address the threats made against my wife and myself by Hunter Kane," Chris began. "Last night, Mr. Kane called me directly and promised to harm my wife. He withdrew fifty million dollars in cash and disappeared. Law enforcement is actively searching for him, but I want to make something very clear."He leaned into the microphone, his voice hard."Hunter Kane, if you're watching this, know that I'm not hiding. I'm not running. I'm right here in the city, going about my business as usual. If you want to threaten someone, threaten me. Come after me. Leave my wife out of this. Unless you're too much of a coward to face me directly."The room erupted with questions. Chris ignored them and continued."I'm offering a
Chapter 26
"He made bail."William delivered the news four hours later as Chris stood in his father's penthouse, looking out at the city. Vera was resting in one of the bedrooms, exhausted from the day's events. David sat in his chair, hooked up to oxygen, looking frailer than ever."How much?" Chris asked."Five million. His lawyer had it ready within an hour. He walked out of the police station twenty minutes ago.""Of course he did," Chris said bitterly. "Money buys freedom.""Not always," David said weakly from his chair. "Sometimes it just buys time. Time to make mistakes.""What do you mean?" Chris asked."Hunter Kane is arrogant," David explained. "He posted that threatening video because he thinks he's untouchable. Men like that always overreach. They get bold, they get careless, and they give you the ammunition to destroy them.""I already have ammunition," Chris said. "William has compiled evidence of multiple federal crimes. Racketeering, money laundering, connections to organized cri
Chapter 25
"Play it."William pulled up the video on a large screen in the backstage area. Hunter Kane's face appeared, sitting in what looked like his warehouse office, his expression cold and menacing."Christopher Winchester," Hunter said to the camera, "or should I call you Mr. WR? Congratulations on your big reveal. Very dramatic. But you made a mistake when you destroyed my brother. Victor was annoying, sure, but he's family. And in my family, we protect our own."He leaned forward, his eyes hard."So here's how this is going to work. You're going to resign from Quantum Corp. You're going to transfer your shares to a third party trust. You're going to publicly apologize to Victor and compensate him for his losses. And you're going to disappear from public life. Forever.""And if I don't?" Chris said to the screen, even though it was a recording.As if answering him, Hunter smiled coldly. "If you don't, your pretty little wife is going to have some unfortunate accidents. Maybe she gets mugg
Chapter 24
"Mr. Winchester, are you ready?"William stood at the door of the private conference room where Chris had been preparing for the past hour. Outside, the press conference hall was filling with journalists, cameras, and curious onlookers. The energy was electric."As ready as I'll ever be," Chris said, adjusting his tie one last time.Vera stood beside him, wearing a simple but elegant navy dress. She looked nervous but determined. "We're doing this together, right?""Together," Chris confirmed, taking her hand.They walked down the hallway toward the main auditorium. Chris could hear the murmur of voices growing louder as they approached. Security personnel lined the corridor, and Audrey waited by the entrance with a tablet, giving last minute updates."We have over two hundred media outlets represented," she said quickly. "All major networks, several international publications, and about fifty online journalists. Jane Morrison is in the front row.""Good," Chris said. "Let's give them
Chapter 23
"This is an emergency meeting of the Quantum Corp board of directors."William stood at the head of the conference table, facing twelve board members who looked confused and irritated at being summoned on such short notice. David Winchester sat at the far end, looking pale but determined."What's this about?" one board member demanded. "I canceled important meetings to be here.""This is about the future leadership of this company," William said. "And I'd like to introduce you to your new CEO."The door opened, and Chris walked in.Several board members gasped. Others looked confused. But three of them, three who owed loyalty to Daliah, looked angry."David, what is this?" one of them said. "That's your son. The one who abandoned the company five years ago.""That's Christopher Winchester," David said, his voice carrying despite its weakness. "My son and heir. And as of today, the controlling shareholder and CEO of WR Quantum Corp.""This is ridiculous," another board member said. "He
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