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Chapter 2 – The Freeze Order

Chapter 2 – The Freeze Order

No one spoke.

The only sound inside the mansion was the ticking of the antique brass clock on the mantel.

Victor Whitmore slowly crossed the room until he stood between Adrian and Elena.

He didn't ask if she was hurt.

The bruises on her wrist answered that question.

He looked down at his daughter.

"You came when I called," Elena whispered.

"I should have come sooner," Victor replied.

For the first time in years, regret softened his voice.

Behind him, one of the attorneys' phones rang.

He answered immediately.

"Yes... execute every provision."

He looked up.

"It's done."

Adrian forced a laugh.

"You can't shut down Cross Properties with one phone call."

Victor met his eyes.

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"No."

"I can shut down the financing that keeps it alive."

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