Sinners and Saints

Chapter 47

I am now an official graduate of Columbia University along with Aiden. 

We are currently having brunch at dad's and Lucy's place celebrating our accomplishments when Chuck comes in looking panicky.

 "Chuck, what's wrong?" I question. 

He gives me a reassuring look before facing my dad.

 "Alex, what do you know about Bart and Iman's father's business deal?" Chuck asks. 

"Are you talking about him purchasing all of the horses?" dad answers confused. 

"So you know about this." Chuck states.

 "Know about what?" dad questions growing more confused.

 "Look I can look through some of his files if that will calm you down but I need to know why I'm doing this." father states sternly. 

"Alex, if you could. Please." Chuck says, sounding desperate. 

"Fine. Give me a couple of minutes." dad sighs, getting up to get his laptop. 

He then returns a few minutes later. 

"I've looked through some files and all I was able to find was a document that had the purchase of Iman's father's horses and that was all it said. It showed the transaction." Dad speaks. 

"And do you know what he did with the horse?" Chuck presses. 

"Why do you care so much about these damn horses?" Aiden voices.

 "Yes, what are you really wanting to ask me?" dad questions crossing his arms over his chest.

 "What do you know about Sudan?" Chuck asks. 

"I know as a U.S. company they are one of the few countries that have an embargo on." I speak up.

 "An embargo?" Chuck says. 

"Yes, meaning we are banned from all trade deals with Sudan. Why are you asking me about that?" dad states.

 "Iman and her father are Sudanese nationals. Bart bought their horses but there is no trace of where they went." Chuck answers dad's question. 

"So what did he do with them?" I wonder. 

"It's not what he did with them that's the issue." Chuck speaks. 

"Then what's the issue?" Lucy asks. 

 "Well, Iman told me her father was in the oil business and..." Chuck trails.

 "You think Bart illegally bought oil from her father and tried to cover it up with purchasing his horses instead?" I state putting everything together. 

"What? Bart would never." Dad exclaims. 

"Chuck, if this is some revenge thing you have going on so that you can be let back into the company then.." Dad continues but Chuck cuts him off. 

"It's not sir. I have to do something right. My father deserves to go to be punished for his crimes. He didn't fake his death for the reasons he told us it was so he could avoid federal prison."

 "I've been Bart's best friend for years. I can't..I refuse to believe this." dad says getting up from his seat. 

Lucy gives us an apologetic look before following dad out of the room. 

However I turn to Chuck "If I help you with this are you sure you're ready to deal with the consequences that are to follow?" I question looking up at him.