Chapter 8 - The Man Everyone Thought Was Dead Was the One Person Vincent Had Been Trying to Find His Entire LifeDaniel Costello was alive.
Richard had lied.
Daniel had disappeared to protect Vincent.
He had been working undercover against the organization.
But the final evidence proved something else.
Daniel had discovered that the criminal network extended far beyond Chicago.
The ledger wasn't just about Vincent's enemies.
It was about politicians, judges, corporations, and law enforcement officials across several states.
The network had survived for decades.
Daniel had been gathering evidence.
Richard had tried to kill him.
But Daniel escaped.
Now he was ready to come home.
Vincent found him in an old cabin outside the city.
Father and son stared at each other.
Neither spoke.
Then Daniel said:
“I am sorry.”
Vincent's voice broke.
“You let me believe you were dead.”
“I had to.”
“For twenty years?”
“Yes.”
Vincent turned away.
“I hated you.”
“I know.”
“I became exactly what you feared.”
Daniel shook his head.
“No.”
“You don't know me.”
“I know you protected Nora.”
Vincent looked at me.
Daniel smiled.
“That means I know you.”
I stood beside Vincent.
Daniel handed me an envelope.
“Your father wrote this.”
I opened it.
My father had known Daniel.
He had trusted him.
And he had trusted Vincent.
The letter ended with:
Nora, if Vincent ever needs a family, give him one.
I looked at Vincent.
He looked embarrassed.
“Your father was sentimental.”
I smiled.
“Maybe.”
Then Daniel said:
“There is still one enemy.”
Richard.
He had escaped custody.
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And he had taken my mother.
Again.
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