Chapter 14 - The Final Stand on the Edge
The icy rain beat down relentlessly against the gravel-strewn rooftop, plastering Julian’s damp hair against his forehead as he stood protectively in front of Clara, Leo, and Mia. Ten yards away, Arthur Sterling stood with his revolver raised, his breathing ragged, his corporate composure completely stripped away by the closing jaws of the federal investigation.
"It's over, Arthur," Julian said, his voice remarkably steady as he held his hands out to either side, keeping Arthur’s complete attention focused solely on him. "The federal convoy is less than a mile away. You can't outrun a wire fraud indictment and attempted murder charges across three state lines."
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"I don't need to outrun them, Julian, if there's no one left to testify," Arthur snarled, his finger tightening slightly on the trigger as he took a slow, deliberate step forward across the wet gravel. "You ruined everything. Decades of work, millions in hidden capital, all destroyed because you suddenly gre
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