Chapter 13 - THE LAST SECRET BETWEEN HUSBAND AND WIFE
Victor told Harper the truth about the final part of his father's business empire.
There were operations he had inherited that couldn't simply be made legitimate.
He had spent years trying to dismantle them without triggering violence.
Now, with the investigations expanding, he had a choice.
Continue hiding the past.
Or cooperate fully and accept whatever consequences followed.
Harper listened.
Then asked:
“What do you want?”
Victor looked at her.
“A future with you.”
She nodded.
“Then build one honestly.”
He swallowed.
“I may lose everything.”
Harper shook her head.
“Not everything.”
He looked at her.
She continued:
“But I won't pretend your choices don't matter.”
Victor closed his eyes.
Then nodded.
“I know.”
He contacted his attorneys.
Authorized cooperation with the relevant investigations.
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And began the difficult process of leaving the criminal organization behind.
For the first time in his life, Victor Roman chose a future that didn't depend on fear.
