THE MAN IN THE SHADOW
Marcus Dallas's POV
The mansion was hidden far from the heart of Chicago.
Unlike the Dallas Estate, there were no grand gates announcing its owner to the world. The property was surrounded by towering oak trees and high stone walls that kept curious eyes away. To outsiders, it belonged to a wealthy investor who preferred a quiet life.
Very few people knew the truth.
This was my headquarters.
For years, I had operated from the shadows, watching, gathering information, and patiently waiting for the right moment to reclaim what had been stolen from the Dallas family.
The spacious study overlooked the estate gardens, but my attention remained fixed on the collection of files spread across the large mahogany table before me.
Every folder represented years of work.
