Chapter 5 - The Corporate GuillotineMarcus spoke with the calm precision of an attorney who knew the outcome before the argument began.
"Federal investigators have obtained an emergency injunction freezing assets connected to Claire Vance and her affiliated entities."
Claire stared at him.
"No."
Marcus continued.
"Evidence includes wire fraud, money laundering, embezzlement, forged compliance documents, and fraudulent corporate transfers."
Claire stood.
"This is fabricated."
Julian pressed a button.
The enormous screen behind her came alive.
Security footage from the mansion appeared.
Claire's slap.
Elena stumbling.
The fall.
The scream.
The board watched in horrified silence.
Claire's confidence vanished.
Julian looked directly at her.
"You didn't just attack my wife."
His voice was quiet.
"You endangered my child."
Two federal agents approached.
Claire backed away.
"This is my company!"
Julian didn't move.
"No."
He looked at her coldly.
"It was never yours."
The handcuffs clicked around her wrists.
As Claire was escorted from the room, she turned toward Julian.
"You think this ends with me?"
Julian said nothing.
But Marcus noticed something in Claire's eyes.
Fear wasn't the only thing there.
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There was something else.
A secret.
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