Chapter 11 - The Stolen Blueprint
Isolated and desperate, Julian attempted a final, reckless move by kidnapping Carl Bennett—the original caterer traitor—to blackmail Dominic into handing over control of the northern docks. However, Sadie, who had been studying the logistics ledgers left behind in the study to keep her mind busy, noticed a series of recurring discrepancies in the catering company’s historical invoices. She realized that Carl hadn't just acted alone on the night of the penthouse attack; he had been laundering money for Julian’s secret offshore accounts for over two years. Armed with this critical financial evidence, Sadie handed the papers directly to Dominic, proving that Julian had been planning a coup long before the turf war ever started. “He didn't just betray your family, Dominic. He’s been plotting to steal your entire empire piece by piece,” Sadie explained calmly, her analytical mind surprising even her. With the complete puzzle pieces finally locked into place, Dominic prepared for the final endgame.
