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Chapter 9 — His First Move
Daniel spent most of the night thinking about Adrian Cole's offer. Twelve million dollars. The exact amount his family needed. It was too convenient. That was what bothered him. He had spent seven years learning not to trust easy answers.By sunrise, he had made his decision. He would meet Adrian. But he would not blindly accept anything.Daniel entered the kitchen and found Emma preparing breakfast."You didn't sleep," she said."Not much."She looked at him. "Something happened."Daniel sat down. "I got a job offer."Emma's face brightened. "Really?""Yes.""Where?""From a businessman named Adrian Cole."Her smile disappeared. "Do you know him?""No.""How did he find you?""That's what I want to know."Emma placed a plate in front of him. "What kind of job?""Business.""Daniel, be careful.""I will.""How much are they paying?"Daniel hesitated. "Enough."Emma gave him a suspicious look. "That's not an answer.""I'll know more after the meeting."He didn't tell her about the twel
Chapter 8 — The Deadline
Daniel knew something was wrong the moment he entered the house.Emma was standing in the living room with a pile of papers in her hands. She looked pale."Daniel."He stopped. "What happened?"Emma didn't answer immediately. She looked toward their father's room, then back at him. "The creditor came."Daniel's expression changed. "When?""About an hour ago.""What did he want?"Emma placed the papers on the table. "Everything."Daniel walked over and picked them up. There were several documents. Demand notices. Loan statements. Property agreements. Legal warnings. He scanned through the first few pages. His eyes narrowed."How much?"Emma swallowed. "Almost twelve million."Daniel looked at her. "Twelve million?"She nodded. "That's only the amount they're demanding immediately."Daniel returned his eyes to the papers. "How did Dad borrow this much?""He didn't borrow all of it at once.""Then explain it."Emma sat down. "The company started having problems while you were in prison.
Chapter 7 — A Stranger's Kindness
Daniel had never realized how long a night could feel until he had nowhere he wanted to be.The bus moved slowly through the evening traffic. He sat by the window, watching the city pass by. People were going home. Families were buying food. Friends were laughing outside restaurants. Couples walked hand in hand. Everything looked normal.Daniel envied them for a moment. Not because they were richer. Not because they had better lives. He simply envied the fact that most of them could go through an ordinary day without people judging them for something they may not have done.His phone vibrated. He checked it. Another message from Emma.Dad wants to see you.Daniel immediately got off the bus at the next stop. He started walking home. The night air was cool against his face. He was tired. His feet hurt. But he kept going.As he turned onto his street, he saw a small restaurant still open. The smell of grilled meat and fried rice reached him. His stomach growled. Daniel checked his walle
Chapter 6 — Nobody Wants a Prisoner
The next morning, Daniel woke up before his alarm. For a few seconds, he lay still, staring at the ceiling. Then everything came back. The prison. The divorce. His father's illness. The ruined family business. The debts. The seven years he had lost.Daniel sat up slowly. There was no point staying in bed. His family needed money, and he needed a job. Whatever happened in the past could wait. For now, he had to survive.He dressed in a simple blue shirt and black trousers. The clothes were old, but they were clean.When he entered the kitchen, Emma was already there. She looked at him. "You're going somewhere?""Yes.""Where?""To find work."Emma frowned. "Already?""There's nothing to wait for."She put down the cup in her hand. "Daniel, you just came back.""I know.""You don't have to solve everything in one day."Daniel gave her a small smile. "I'm not trying to solve everything." He picked up a piece of bread. "I'm just trying to make sure we have something to eat tomorrow."Emma
Chapter 5 — The Divorce Papers
The courthouse was already crowded when Daniel arrived. People moved through the large entrance in every direction. Lawyers carried folders under their arms. Couples sat together on wooden benches, waiting for their names to be called. Officers stood near the doors, watching everyone who entered.Daniel stood outside for a moment before walking in. He had been here before. Seven years ago, he had stood in a courtroom surrounded by strangers while his life was being taken away from him.Today, he was here for something different. His divorce.He looked down at the folder in his hand. There were only a few papers inside. Yet somehow, those papers felt heavier than anything he had carried out of prison.Daniel walked inside. A clerk checked his name and directed him to a waiting area. He sat alone. His eyes moved around the room. A young couple sat several seats away from him. The woman held her husband's hand tightly.Daniel looked away. He didn't envy them. Once, he had sat exactly lik
Chapter 4 — The Missing Years
The rain had started before Daniel left his father's office. It tapped against the windows, slowly at first, then harder as the night grew darker.Daniel remained in the chair behind his father's old desk, staring at the folder he had found. He had read the financial statements three times. The numbers were still there. Millions had disappeared from the company shortly before his arrest. And somehow, the transactions had been connected to him.He leaned back and rubbed his eyes. Seven years ago, he had been arrested for stealing money. He had always said he was innocent. Nobody believed him. But now he had proof that money really had been moved.The question was simple. Who moved it?Daniel opened the folder again. There were several bank statements inside. He looked at the first one.Transfer: $4.2 million.The next.Transfer: $7.8 million.Another.Transfer: $3.5 million.His fingers tightened around the paper. That was more than fifteen million dollars. And those were only the tran
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