Chapter 33: The Emperor’s Investigation
“Gather all data on the Adeline family’s assets within one hour, Marcus. I want every penny they’ve hidden laid out on my desk.”
Julian’s voice was cold as he stepped into the Empire Group lobby. The man no longer wore the casual clothes he favored when relaxing at the apartment with Claire. Today, he was dressed in an expensive black tuxedo, cut to emphasize his broad shoulders. His presence was so commanding that staff in the lobby immediately bowed their heads low, daring not to meet his eyes.
Marcus followed his employer’s long strides with a tablet in hand. “It’s already prepared, Mr. Julian. Funds from Eleanor Adeline’s accounts show highly suspicious activity over the past forty-eight hours. There were large transfers to an offshore shell c
