Chapter 8: The Falling Masks
Arthur tried to regain his composure, stepping forward with an authoritative frown. "Julian, you are in no medical condition to make these decisions. Dr. Finch, why did you bring him here? His stress levels—"
"Dr. Finch is here to deliver a medical report," Julian interrupted. He signaled Finch, who stepped forward and placed a thick file on the table, along with a digital drive.
"This drive contains three years of medical logs," Finch said, his voice steady despite his nervous hands. "It proves that Julian's paralysis was artificially induced using a controlled neuro-inhibitor. It also includes financial transfer records linking the purchase of these drugs directly to accounts managed by Arthur Vance."
Gasps echoed around the boardroom. Several directors stood up in shock, staring at Arthur.
"This is madness!" Arthur shouted, his voice cracking. "He’s confused! Finch is lying—he’s trying to cover up his own incompetence!"
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"Is he?" Julian asked softly. He looked his brother dead in the eye. "Then why did Apex Global transfer forty million dollars into your Swiss holding account three days after my accident?"
Arthur stumbled back against the window, realizing the paper trail he thought was hidden had been completely exposed. The board members immediately began calling corporate security and legal counsel.
