Chapter 12: The Truth RevealedVolume Title: Volume 5 – Wall Street Rises Again
Volume Summary: Jack returns to Wall Street, only to find that the truth is far more complex than he imagined. Richard's remnants still linger, and a greater conspiracy awaits him. He must proceed with extreme caution if he is to eliminate these threats and restore order to Wall Street.
Chapter Title: Chapter 12 – The Truth Revealed
For days, Jack practically locked himself inside his office. Files from Isabella poured in like snowflakes, filling his screen with mountains of data. Like an archaeologist sifting through fragments, he searched desperately for the final pieces of the puzzle—pieces that would reveal the whole, terrifying truth.
Greene Group's reach extended into every sector imaginable—from charitable foundations to offshore corporations, political donations to art collections. Each operation was carefully veiled, hiding its true intent beneath layers of legitimacy. What shocked Jack most was the discovery that Greene Group had been involved in massive money laundering operations, funneling illegal funds through Wall Street after disguising them as legitimate capital.
"This is nothing but a cancer!" Jack shouted, slamming a file onto the desk in fury. "He talks about upholding Wall Street's integrity while running the filthiest schemes behind everyone's back!"
He meticulously combed through all the documents Isabella had provided, desperate to uncover concrete proof of Greene's crimes. But Greene was too clever—every transaction was designed to leave no traceable link, no direct evidence tying him to the wrongdoing.
Just then, Emily knocked and entered. Her face was tired, but her eyes burned with determination.
"Jack, I found some insider information on the Poseidon Fund. It might help."
"Tell me," Jack urged impatiently.
Emily handed him a file. "This is an early financial statement from the Poseidon Fund. I discovered a large sum of money being transferred to an offshore account. The ultimate beneficiary points directly to a shell company set up by Greene Group in the Cayman Islands."
Jack took the file, scanning it with growing intensity. His heart pounded—this was the evidence he had been searching for! Not only was Greene the hidden hand behind the Poseidon Fund, but he was also directly involved in the fraud.
"There's more," Emily continued. "Before the fund collapsed, it engaged in secret transactions with several financial institutions—including subsidiaries under Greene Group. They used complex financial instruments to transfer the fund's assets into their own hands before orchestrating its bankruptcy."
Jack clenched his fists. Now he understood everything—Greene was the one who had destroyed his family. Using the Poseidon Fund, he had orchestrated illegal fundraising, then wiped out everyone's savings through fraudulent financial manipulation… including his father's life savings!
"Emily, thank you," Jack said, his voice filled with gratitude. "What you've given me is invaluable."
"It's my responsibility," she replied solemnly. "I want to make up for my past mistakes."
Armed with this new evidence, Jack began formulating his counterattack. He needed to expose Greene's crimes to the public and bring him to justice. But with Greene's immense power over Wall Street, taking him down would require careful planning and absolute precision.
Jack decided to use the media to shine a spotlight on Greene's corruption. He reached out to a journalist who had helped him before, handing over all the evidence he had gathered. The reporter—a man of integrity—was horrified by what he read and immediately agreed to help expose the truth.
The next day, a front-page article appeared in The New York Times, detailing Greene Group's money laundering activities and the scandal surrounding the Poseidon Fund. The story sent shockwaves through society, sparking widespread outrage and condemnation.
Greene Group's stock plummeted overnight, and Oliver Greene himself became the target of fierce public backlash. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) launched an immediate investigation, and Greene Group found itself facing its greatest crisis yet.
"Damn you, Jack!" Greene roared in fury, sweeping everything off his desk. "How dare you betray me! You'll pay for this!"
He summoned his closest men and issued a chilling command: "Stop Jack at any cost."
Meanwhile, Jack sensed danger closing in. He knew Greene wouldn't back down easily. He reinforced security at his office and asked Isabella to arrange reliable bodyguards. He was entering the most dangerous phase of his life.
As he prepared to leave the office, his phone rang. An unfamiliar number blinked on the screen.
He hesitated, then answered.
"Hello, who is this?"
"Jack, you're clever, but arrogant," came a cold, familiar voice. "You think you've uncovered the truth—but what you see is only what I wanted you to see."
A chill ran down Jack's spine. He recognized the voice instantly—Oliver Greene.
"Greene, so you finally show yourself," Jack replied coolly.
"Show myself?" Greene chuckled darkly. "I've always been watching you. You just didn't realize it. You thought you were exposing the truth, but in reality, you've walked straight into my trap."
"A trap?" Jack's mind raced. He realized he might have fallen victim to Greene's cunning plan.
"Exactly," Greene gloated. "You believe you've gathered enough evidence against me. But those files? Those leads? I let you find them. I used you to eliminate my enemies—the ones who threatened my empire. You were merely a pawn on my board."
"You're despicable!" Jack spat.
"Despicable?" Greene laughed. "In this world, the winner writes history. Jack, you've lost. There's nowhere left for you to run. And I will make sure you suffer the consequences."
With that, the line went dead.
Jack stared at the phone, his face pale. The scale and complexity of Greene's scheme were far beyond anything he had imagined. He wasn't just fighting for justice—he was caught in a web of manipulation, where even his allies could be tools in Greene's hands.
He took a deep breath, forcing himself to stay calm. Fear wouldn't stop Greene. Only strategy and resolve could.
He walked to the window, gazing out at the city lights below. A fire burned within him. He wouldn't let Greene win. He would expose the truth, dismantle Greene's empire, and deliver justice—not just for himself, but for every victim crushed beneath Greene's rule.
He picked up the phone and dialed Isabella.
"We need to reassess our entire plan," Jack said. "Greene's game is deeper than we thought. He used us to eliminate his rivals. We can't fall into his trap."
"I understand, Jack. I'll act immediately," Isabella responded seriously.
After hanging up, Jack returned to his desk and opened his laptop. He began reanalyzing every clue, every lead. He needed to find Greene's weakness—his Achilles' heel.
He knew the battle ahead would be grueling. But he had come too far to turn back now. Victory would not come easy—but he would fight until the end.
He exhaled slowly, his gaze sharpening with unwavering determination.
The truth was about to be revealed.