Chapter 4 - THE SECRET BENEATH THE MOUNTAIN
Thomas Whitmore had never died.
His death certificate had been forged.
His funeral...
empty.
He had disappeared willingly after uncovering massive financial corruption involving politicians, developers, and organized crime.
Black Ridge concealed billions in illegal land transfers.
The companies Damon now controlled had originated from those same crimes.
Thomas had hidden the original ownership documents beneath the mountain.
He stayed alive...
because if he surfaced too early...
he would be killed.
Evelyn hugged him through tears.
"I thought I'd lost everyone."
Thomas shook his head.
"You haven't."
Then his expression darkened.
"You still don't know who your real enemy is."
He looked toward the staircase.
Footsteps approached.
Claire appeared.
She lowered her weapon.
May you like
Thomas whispered only one sentence.
"Do not trust the woman standing beside you."
