Chapter 5 - Victor’s Real Reason
Victor was arrested on fraud, coercion, conspiracy, obstruction, and multiple medical-related charges as investigations expanded.
But prosecutors wanted motive.
Why was Victor personally so desperate?
The trust inheritance explained some of it.
Not everything.
Then accountants found the truth.
Hale Medical was collapsing.
Victor had hidden almost $900 million in liabilities.
The company’s illegal fertility program funded secret losses.
Every wealthy family paying for prohibited genetic services bought Victor more time.
Noah’s birth activated Victor’s inheritance and gave him access to another trust worth $1.2 billion.
He used it as collateral.
If Noah’s origin became public—
the inheritance could be challenged.
Loans could collapse.
Victor could lose everything.
Elena whispered:
“So my son was collateral.”
Gabriel answered:
“To him.”
May you like
She looked at Noah.
“Never again.”
