The monitors glowed like a constellation of forbidden stars, filling the penthouse study with an eerie light. Streams of numbers, account ledgers, and encrypted files scrolled endlessly across the screens. For the first time, Ethan Cross had the full weight of Kane Veylor’s empire at his fingertips.Billions of dollars in offshore vaults. Names of politicians on Kane’s payroll. Judges, regulators, bankers—all bought and paid for. Entire shipping routes mapped in detail, with records of smuggling operations stretching back years.Leah sat cross-legged on the sofa, staring at the flood of data with wide eyes. “This… this is insane. Ethan, it’s not just his money. It’s his leverage. If this ever went public…”“…half the city burns,” Alexander finished grimly. He leaned back in his chair, rubbing his bloodshot eyes. “Politicians, cops, even business moguls—it’s all here. You drop this into the world, and the whole damn power structure collapses.”Ethan remained silent, hands braced on the
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