Chapter 9

20 years ago, Dad had been covering the financial needs of Arthur and Armand, the twin brothers. Driven by his free-spirited nature, Arthur had left school early and stayed in Jorvaska, working closely with Connor. Armand, however, had always been studious and hardworking. So Dad supported him all the way through his doctoral studies. After graduating, Armand stayed by Dad's side, becoming his reliable and skilled right-hand man. Although Armand's main expertise was in economics, he had a sharp mind and extensive knowledge across many fields, especially in computer science, where he was regarded as a figure of authority. The call I made that day was to Armand. He drained every last dollar from the Searle Group's accounts, leaving no trace behind. For Armand, it was nothing more than child's play. Searle Group had only just established itself in Jorvaska. I knew that they would be on the brink of bankruptcy if the money disappeared from their accounts for even a few days. From the