Chapter 6 - THE BILLIONAIRE'S WRATH
Nathan’s investigators struck gold, but it was buried under layers of filth. Marcus had a history of insurance fraud, illegal gambling rings, and, most crucially, a sealed record of severe child neglect from a previous state. He owed hundreds of thousands to a dangerous loan shark syndicate. He wasn't just trying to extort Nathan for greed; he was desperate for a lifeline to save his own skin. Nathan took this file not just to the courts, but to the press.
He leveraged his massive media contacts, carefully leaking the reality of the foster care system's impending failure without exposing Elelliana's identity. He painted a target on the corrupt judge who had expedited the hearing. But Marcus, cornered and panicked by the sudden heat on his background, decided to accelerate his timeline. If he couldn't get legal custody on Friday, he would take the children by force on Thursday. He forged a set of release documents, called in a favor from a dirty social worker, and drove a battered van toward the infant facility to grab the twins first, planning to hit Elelliana's group home next. The legal battle had instantly transformed into a desperate race against the clock.
