CHAPTER FIFTY SEVEN - A GAME OF CHANCE

Ava watched in stunned silence from the sidelines of the office, feeling like the world was spinning in slow motion around her. She had never conceived of the depths of animosity and resentment bubbling between the brothers. All this time, she had dismissed it as stubborn rivalry between alpha egos. Never had she guessed the full extent of Jonathan's bitterness towards their late father... As if reading her mind, Jonathan turned his attention her way. "Did you know that dad siphoned funds from investor accounts over the years? That he compromised ethical boundaries more times than can be counted?" Max whirled, shock bleeding into renewed outrage as he gaped at his brother. "Those are damn lies and you know it!" "Ask him about the money trails, if you don't believe me!" Jonathan shot back with relish. "Or better yet, read the old case files from the SEC investigations he managed to bury - but I made sure to back up in triplicate." He stepped closer to Max then, so close their faces