CHAPTER 3: The Man Behind the Betrayal
The lawyer placed the second envelope on the table.
David opened it with shaking hands.
Inside was one photograph.
His business partner.
The man who stole everything.
But he wasn't standing alone.
Beside him was David's father.
David's voice cracked. "Why would my father know him?"
The lawyer's face turned serious.
"Because your partner, Victor, wasnât just your partner."
"He was your fatherâs enemy."
David felt the room spin.
The letter explained everything.
Years ago, Victor had tried to cheat Davidâs father out of the land. When he failed, he waited patiently for revenge.
He befriended David.
Helped him build the company.
Earned his trust.
Then, when the land deal was finally about to become public, Victor destroyed Davidâs business on purposeâhoping David would sell the house before ever finding the hidden documents.
Emma grabbed Davidâs hand.
"He knew the envelope was here."
The lawyer nodded.
"And now he knows you found it."
At that exact moment, Davidâs phone buzzed.
Unknown number.
He answered.
Victorâs voice came through, calm and cold.
"Congratulations, David. You found your fatherâs little secret."
David stood up slowly.
"You stole my company."
Victor laughed.
"No. I only took what your family stole from me."
Then his tone changed.
"You have twenty-four hours to sign over the land⊠or Iâll make sure your wife and son disappear before sunset."
Davidâs blood turned to ice.
Across the room, little Ethan looked up and whispered,
"Dad⊠why is there a black car outside?"
David rushed to the window.
A dark SUV was parked across the street.
And someone inside was watching their house.
For the first time since losing everything, David wasnât afraid of being poor.
He was afraid of losing the only two people he had left.
But Victor didnât know one thing.
Davidâs father had left behind more than money.
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He had left behind a plan for revenge.
To Be Continued...
