Chapter 11 - THE BETRAYAL BENEATH THE FOUNDATION
The investigation uncovered a network of falsified clinical-trial records.
Several research participants had been enrolled without valid consent.
Funds had been diverted through consulting companies.
And internal complaints had been suppressed.
Victoria Vale had overseen the subsidiary during the relevant period.
Nicholas had discovered the irregularities.
He had gathered evidence.
Then disappeared.
Julian stared at the findings.
His hands trembled.
“Victoria.”
Margaret nodded.
“Yes.”
Julian closed his eyes.
For years, he had trusted his aunt.
She had helped raise him after his parents died.
Now he realized she might have been protecting the very people responsible for his brother's disappearance.
I sat beside him.
He looked at me.
“I don't know what to do.”
I took his hand.
“Start with the truth.”
His eyes filled.
“And then?”
May you like
I smiled sadly.
“Keep going.”
