Chapter 18 - The Woman Behind the FoundationEvelyn Cross appeared on every screen.
Elegant.
Calm.
Terrifying.
She had been invisible for decades.
Now she stepped out of the shadows.
"You finally understand."
Marcus stared at her.
"You killed my father."
"Yes."
"You kidnapped my children."
"No."
"Then who did?"
Evelyn smiled.
"Your father."
Marcus froze.
"He wanted Mia to activate the succession system."
"Why?"
"Because he knew he was losing control."
Evelyn leaned toward the camera.
"Your daughter isn't the key."
Marcus narrowed his eyes.
"Then what is?"
"You."
The screen displayed Marcus's genetic profile.
Evelyn smiled.
"Your blood is the master authorization."
Marcus stared.
"Then why Mia?"
"Because she is the next generation."
Marcus realized the truth.
His father had never wanted to control Mia.
He wanted Marcus to activate the Foundation through her.
The entire empire.
The entire conspiracy.
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His entire life.
Everything had led here.
