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Chapter 44: The Genesis Files
Fenrick drove through the early morning hours to the original Jodah estate, a sprawling, imposing structure built in the 1920s, far removed from the city's modern bustle. The estate was a symbol of old Jodah power—massive, secretive, and architecturally designed to protect its secrets.He bypassed the grounds security, accessing the private, covert entrance that led to the Sub-Vault. The air in the concrete tunnel was cold and smelled of dust and damp earth.Fenrick reached the vault door, a heavy, imposing mechanism that required both his biometric scan and the physical key his grandfather had given him years ago.The massive steel door slowly ground open, revealing a small, climate-controlled room. It wasn't filled with gold or cash; it was lined with shelves holding thousands of leather-bound ledgers and archival boxes.Fenrick found the section marked 'GENESIS' and pulled out three massive, heavy files. The paper was yellowed, the ink faded, but the documentation was meticulous: t
Chapter 43: The International Verdict
Anthony held the device, his eyes locked on the federal agents blocking his path. He knew if he activated the emergency protocol, it would create an immediate, massive disruption that would give him the necessary chaos to escape, but it would also jeopardize Liora’s ICJ filing by proving the Empire was still willing to use destabilizing tactics.He was about to press the trigger when his comms crackled to life. It wasn't Fenrick or Ronan—it was Liora."Anthony! Stop! Don't move!" Liora's voice was tight with relief and absolute command. "The ICJ just handed down the ruling! We won the injunction!"Anthony froze, the device still in his hand, the water dripping from his clothes."We won?" he whispered, disbelief mixing with exhaustion."Yes! The International Court of Justice has granted the injunction!" Liora repeated, a triumphant sob in her voice. "They ruled that the U.S. Treasury seizure is 'legally preemptive and politically motivated,' and that the Sovereign Reserve status of th
Chapter 42: The Drainage Escape
Anthony's flight across the campus was a frantic dash against an unseen enemy. He dodged behind hedges and buildings, the university's familiar environment now a treacherous obstacle course. He could hear the distant, high-pitched wail of approaching sirens—the government was tightening the noose.He reached the Art History Annex, a remote, mostly abandoned part of the campus. He found the subtle, rusted maintenance grate that marked the entrance to the old city drainage system.He pulled back the grate, revealing a dark, foul smelling shaft leading down. Just as he was about to drop into the tunnel, a loud, commanding voice stopped him."Stop right there, Lord Jodah! Federal Agents!"Anthony spun around. Two agents, heavily armored and armed, had cornered him, emerging from the cover of the annex building."Don't move, Anthony Jodah," one of the agents commanded, his weapon leveled. "The warrant is active. You are under arrest for money laundering and tax fraud."Anthony raised his h
Chapter 41: Sanctuary Under Siege
Anthony sat alone in the historic, quiet archives of the All-Star University library—the one place he was confident the federal government would not risk a raid, given the political damage of violating a national landmark.He was on a secure, encrypted line with Fenrick, listening to the unfolding crisis."Liora has filed the massive evidence packet with the ICJ, Anthony," Fenrick reported. "Vance's confession, the full details of the financial assault—it's all public record now. But the Treasury has doubled down, claiming the documents are falsified to avoid prosecution.""That was expected," Anthony replied, his voice low and calm. "Vance will lie until he's behind bars. What is the immediate physical threat, Fenrick?""Physicality is critical," Fenrick stated grimly. "Senator Vance is holding an immediate press conference right outside the university gates, demanding the president personally escort you to the federal agents. The political pressure is overwhelming. They're trying to
Chapter 40: Liora's Arrival and the Legal Trap
Fenrick was pacing the secure command center in the safe house when the heavily guarded Jodah transport finally arrived. Liora emerged, exhausted but resolute, having landed hours late due to the high alert status across the country."Fenrick! Status report!" Liora demanded, stripping off her protective gear. "Anthony? Where is he? The arrest warrant is about to be issued!""He's safe, Liora, but he's gone rogue," Fenrick explained rapidly, pointing to the track. —-----------------The secure command center in the Jodah safe house was locked down, focused entirely on the International Court of Justice. Liora, pale but fiercely resolute, was directing the legal defense from the terminal, while Fenrick monitored the political and physical threats."The Treasury Department's argument is terrifyingly simple, Fenrick," Liora explained, rubbing her temples. "They're claiming the 'Ghost Account,' by operating outside conventional regulatory oversight, represents a 'Sovereign S
Chapter 39: The North Star
Anthony wasn't running aimlessly; he was executing a precise maneuver. He used public transport and concealed walkways, shedding any trace of the billionaire executive, moving with the practiced anonymity of a shadow agent.His destination was north, toward the city's largest university—All Star University.He entered the campus in the late afternoon, the place still buzzing with the fallout from the graduation and the revelation of King X. He moved toward the one place on campus that now represented absolute ethical authority: the newly established Jodah Ethical Foundation Center.Inside the sleek, modern building—funded entirely by the liquidated assets of the ruined campus rivals—Anthony found the director, his old acquaintance, the student editor Mark. Mark was surrounded by documents and student researchers, diligently working to verify the Jodah Empire's historical records.Mark looked up, astonishment and alarm flooding his face. "Lord Jodah! Anthony! What are you doing here? T
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