Chapter 2 - The Truth Behind the Red Silk
The woman in the red dress was not a mistress. Her name was Bianca, and she was the daughter of a rival syndicate boss who had tried to launder counterfeit bonds through Calloway’s legitimate real estate holdings.
Marcus had discovered the breach three hours before Vera came home. He had cornered Bianca in his study, demanding the master encryption keys to her father's offshore accounts. When she tried to pull a switchblade from her sleeve, Marcus had slammed her against the desk, pinning her body against the mahogany surface with his left arm—the very arm adorned with the watch Vera had given him.
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He hadn't noticed the door opening. He hadn't heard the soft click of the latch. By the time he subdued Bianca and turned around to explain, the hallway was completely empty.
And by morning, the woman who held the operational heart of his entire empire was gone.
