Chapter 3: The Man Who Refused to Die
Chapter 3: The Man Who Refused to Die
"I have one more witness."
Eleanor turned toward the entrance.
The ballroom doors opened again.
This time, a man entered slowly with the help of a cane.
His face was scarred beyond recognition.
Half his body carried the marks of severe burns.
Julian nearly collapsed.
"Arthur..."
The room erupted.
Arthur Hawthorne had survived.
For years he remained hidden under government protection while recovering from catastrophic injuries.
He had wanted revenge.
Eleanor had wanted justice.
So they waited.
Thirty years.
Watching Julian build an empire from stolen blood.
Arthur stopped only inches away.
"I trusted you like a brother."
Julian fell to his knees.
"I was desperate..."
"You were greedy."
Arthur's voice never rose.
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"You didn't just steal my company."
"You stole my life."
