Chapter 5 - The Trap
The brothers decided to turn the trap against them.
They would return to the mansion.
But they would not go alone.
Samuel contacted federal investigators.
The evidence was strong enough to begin an investigation.
Still, Daniel wanted the final proof.
They arrived at the mansion at midnight.
Charles was waiting.
So was Adrian.
So was Vanessa.
And behind them stood Victor Kane.
Older than the photograph.
But very much alive.
Daniel stared at him.
“You ruined our family.”
Victor smiled.
“No. I built your family.”
Michael stepped forward.
“You stole from our company.”
Victor shrugged.
“I borrowed what your father was too weak to control.”
Evie held the journal.
Victor looked at her.
“Give it to me.”
“No.”
“You don't understand what happens if you refuse.”
Evie smiled.
“I've spent six months being threatened by people who thought I was alone.”
She looked behind her.
Her five brothers stood together.
“I don't feel alone anymore.”
Victor's expression darkened.
He ordered Adrian to take the journal.
Adrian stepped forward.
Daniel blocked him.
“No.”
The room became tense.
Victor finally revealed the real plan.
He had created shell companies using the Whitmore name.
He had forged signatures.
He had manipulated trust documents.
And he had arranged for Evie to appear responsible.
If she signed the transfer, everything would become legal.
If she refused, they would accuse her of fraud.
Either way, Victor would win.
But Victor had underestimated one thing.
Clara.
She had secretly recorded everything.
Samuel gave a signal.
Police entered the mansion.
Victor's confidence vanished.
Charles tried to escape.
Adrian froze.
Vanessa began crying.
But Victor remained strangely calm.
He looked directly at Evie.
“You think this is over?”
Evie said nothing.
Victor smiled.
“You don't know what your mother did.”
Then he leaned closer.
“She didn't disappear because she was afraid of me.”
Daniel stepped forward.
“Why did she disappear?”
Victor answered:
“Because she discovered who your father really was.”
Daniel's face tightened.
Victor smiled.
“Ask Samuel.”
Everyone turned.
Samuel looked devastated.
Victor continued:
“Ask him why Eleanor trusted him.”
Samuel closed his eyes.
Daniel whispered:
“Samuel?”
Samuel finally spoke.
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“Your father wasn't the only one who made a deal.”
Then the mansion doors slammed shut.
