Chapter 8 - THE PERSON BEHIND THE CURTAIN
Martin found the answer.
A private equity firm.
Northstar Meridian.
Its managing partner was Grace's uncle.
A man she hadn't seen in fifteen years.
Arthur Bennett.
Grace stared at his photograph.
“No.”
Martin nodded.
“He invested in Ethan's company eight years ago.”
“Why?”
“To gain access.”
“To what?”
“Your trust.”
Grace's blood went cold.
Arthur had known about her father's protected assets.
He had helped Ethan manipulate the structure.
But why?
Martin placed another document down.
“He wanted control of the entire company.”
Grace understood.
Ethan had never been the mastermind.
He had been a useful front.
Arthur had planned everything.
The divorce.
The liquidation.
The offshore transfers.
Even Vanessa.
Grace whispered:
“He sacrificed Ethan.”
Martin nodded.
“He never cared about him.”
Grace stared at the documents.
“What does he want now?”
Martin looked at her.
“Your shares.”
That night, Grace received a message.
COME ALONE IF YOU WANT THE TRUTH ABOUT YOUR FATHER.
Attached was an old photograph.
Her father.
Arthur.
And Ethan.
Together.
Grace stared at it.
There was something written on the back.
Your father knew.
She felt the room spin.
Martin grabbed her hand.
“Don't go.”
“I have to.”
“No.”
“Martin.”
He looked into her eyes.
“Whatever is waiting for you, don't face it alone.”
May you like
She squeezed his hand.
“Then come with me.”
