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Jul 20, 2026 · 8 chapters

Silence fell over the courtroom like a heavy iron curtain. The subtle, mocking smirks on my brothers’ faces vanished instantly. My aunt’s hand froze over her open mouth, her dismissive chuckles abruptly cut off. But it was my father’s face that changed the most dramatically. The polished, dignified mask of Victor Carter—philanthropist, grieving husband, and titan of industry—cracked wide open. A pale, sickening gray washed over his sharp features, erasing every trace of his smug composure.

Chapter 1 - The Code on the LedgerSilence fell over the courtroom like a heavy iron curtain. The subtle, mocking smirks on my brothers’ faces vanished instantly. My aunt’s hand froze over her open mouth, her dismissive chuckles abruptly cut off. But it was my father’s face that changed the most dramatically. The polished,

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