The Hidden Empress Stripping Her Secrets After Divorce novel Chapter 553

Alissa shook her head. "He's the only one I know. But he has a partner in your country, someone very high up. I don't know his identity, but Logan follows his orders completely. Once, I overheard him on a call, addressing the man as 'Mr. Vance'."

Julian's heart skipped a beat. Mr. Vance.

"Do you have proof of any of this?"

Alissa reached into her pocket and pulled out a small, worn ledger. Its cover was frayed, the corners peeling back. She placed it on the table and slid it over.

"I've kept a record of everything over the years. Names, dates, locations, transaction amounts. It's all in here."

Julian picked up the ledger and flipped it open. The first entry was dated three years ago. He thumbed through a few more pages, a deep frown carving into his forehead. There were dozens of names—some he recognized, some he didn't. He snapped the ledger shut and slipped it into his coat pocket.

"What else?"

Alissa produced a flash drive and set it down. "Wire transfers, encrypted chat logs, photos. Years' worth of evidence."

Julian took the drive, his hand closing tightly over it. "Is this everything?"

"That's it," Alissa said, holding his gaze. "Everything I know is right there."

Julian stood up. "I'll have my people move you to a safe house. Your new identity and passport will be arranged. But it's going to take time."

Alissa stood up as well. "How much time?"

"A month."

Alissa gnawed on her bottom lip. "I can't wait that long. They're going to kill me tonight."

"Which is why you're not going back to your place." Julian pulled out a hotel keycard and set it on the table. "Go to this hotel. Don't use your real name to check in. I'll have someone waiting for you at the entrance."

Alissa picked up the card, reading the address. "Are you sure this place is secure?"

"I can't guarantee anything," Julian said evenly. "But it's infinitely safer than your apartment."

Alissa didn't ask any more questions. She slipped the keycard into her pocket and grabbed her bag. "I'm leaving, then."