Chapter 5 — The Fall of Arturo Soler

Arturo Soler had spent decades building an empire.
But empires built on lies collapse quickly.
The investigation became official.
Government agents entered Soler Defense headquarters.
Contracts were frozen.
Accounts were investigated.
The man who once controlled politicians now stood before them answering questions.
But Arturo still believed he could escape.
He requested a private meeting.
I almost refused.
But I wanted to hear his explanation.
He sat across from me.
Not like a powerful businessman.
Like an old man who had finally lost everything.
“I never wanted you dead.”
I stared at him.
“You only wanted everyone to believe I was.”
His eyes lowered.
“I thought sacrificing one person would save thousands of employees.”
I laughed quietly.
“No.”
I leaned forward.
“You sacrificed your daughter to save yourself.”
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My father had no answer.