Chapter 7 - My Uncle Arrived at the Mansion Smiling Like Family—So I Let Him Walk Straight Into the Trap I Had PreparedRobert arrived without warning.
He hugged my mother.
Shook my hand.
Then smiled at Emma.
"I've missed you."
I wanted to break his jaw.
Instead, I smiled.
"Welcome home."
He believed me.
That was his mistake.
Every room had cameras.
Every conversation was recorded.
Every financial transaction was monitored.
Robert began rebuilding his alliance.
He promised Jennifer money.
He threatened Michael.
He manipulated Mother.
Then he made one mistake.
He mentioned my father's death.
Not officially.
Privately.
He said:
"Your father was weak."
I stared.
"How would you know?"
He smiled.
"I was there."
Silence.
He realized his mistake.
I leaned back.
"Thank you."
His face changed.
"Why?"
"Because now I know."
The guards entered.
Robert reached for a weapon.
Too late.
He was arrested.
But before they took him away, he laughed.
"You think this is over?"
I looked at him.
"No."
"Then why are you smiling?"
"Because I know who you work for."
His laughter stopped.
I held up the final ledger.
"Victor isn't the boss."
Robert's face went pale.
"Then who is?"
May you like
I answered.
"Daniel."
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