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Chapter 47: The Sub-Vault Key
Anthony arrived at the crash site minutes later, driving the secure, unmarked vehicle Ronan had prepared. He found Fenrick's vehicle broadsided and abandoned, surrounded by police tape and emergency vehicles.He pulled over immediately, stepping out to address the lead police officer, displaying his recently issued, internationally validated Jodah diplomatic passport."I am Lord Anthony Jodah. That is my Head of Internal Operations. What happened here?" Anthony demanded, his voice crisp with authority."Traffic incident, Lord Jodah," the officer replied, eyeing the diplomatic papers with clear reluctance. "Your security detail was involved. They've fled the scene. We found this."The officer gestured toward a discarded archival box—the box that had held the Genesis Files. It was empty.Anthony immediately understood. The Vance operatives hadn't been stopped; they had intercepted Fenrick, taken the documents, and were now pursuing him for the key.He walked over to the wreck, finding a
Chapter 46: The Keeper of the Key
Fenrick's comms signal died precisely when he reached the main road leading away from the Jodah estate. The reason wasn't technical failure; it was a black, heavily armored SUV that had deliberately broadsided his vehicle.Fenrick was dazed, the air bag deflated against his chest. He instinctively reached for the emergency lockbox containing the Genesis Files and the key to the Sub-Vault.Before he could react, the SUV's doors opened, and two massive, silent figures in dark, expensive suits approached. They weren't federal agents or mere thugs; they moved with the professional, military precision that only old-money security firms hired.The first man wrenched Fenrick's door open. "The files, Mr. Hale. We'll take the files and the key."Fenrick fought back the dizziness, his mind racing. "Who sent you? Ezekiel Vance is in federal custody!"The second man smirked, leaning into the wreckage. "Mr. Vance is detained, not defeated. We work for the family, Mr. Hale. Now, the key."Fenrick r
Chapter 45: The Mother's Secret
Anthony’s first public appearance since the ICJ ruling was instantly overshadowed by the bombshell revelation of his mother's secret. He was standing on a makeshift stage in the VEXO lobby, flanked by Vionna, preparing to address a massive media congregation when Fenrick delivered the news.Anthony’s hand gripped the microphone stand, the polished chrome digging into his palm. He fought to keep his composure, his mind reeling from the revelation: his mother was a co-signatory to the Ghost Account.He ended the secure call with Fenrick and looked at Vionna, his eyes filled with a desperate, silent urgency. "My mother. She's involved. She's a signatory to the Ghost Account."Vionna paled, instantly understanding the devastating implications. "Anthony, if she's a signatory, she is legally exposed to the ICJ audit. She could face prosecution alongside Ezekiel Vance. This changes everything!""It changes the narrative, Vionna," Anthony whispered fiercely. "My stepfather, Oscar, put her thr
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
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