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Chapter 6 - The First SightThe files revealed a dark truth: twelve years ago, Dr. Vance and Alexander’s former corporate vice president, Richard Sterling (Alexander’s ruthless cousin), had murdered Alexander’s chief research scientist inside the estate to steal a breakthrough quantum energy patent.

Seven-year-old Julian had walked into the room during the crime. Instead of killing the billionaire's son, Dr. Vance staged a "sudden optic nerve illness," installing the bio-nodes during an emergency procedure to wipe and block Julian's visual memories.

For twelve years, Dr. Vance had collected millions of dollars in medical retainer fees while actively maintaining the devices that kept Julian blind and helpless!

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“Richard...” Alexander growled, his fists clenching until his knuckles turned white. “My own cousin.”

Suddenly, the laboratory doors hissed shut, locking them inside! The overhead security monitors flickered on, revealing the sinister face of Dr. Harrison Vance speaking live from a remote location.

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