Chapter 8: Cracks in the Armor
Arthur tried to laugh off the tension, though sweat broke out on his forehead. "Elena? You're just a child who knows nothing about business! Someone is manipulating you—"
"No one is manipulating her," Julian interrupted, stepping beside Elena like an immovable wall. "We have audited the last five years of Vance Hospitality’s accounts. We found millions in embezzled funds, illegal labor practices in your kitchens, and deliberate suppression of Clara Vance’s estate."
The board members began whispering among themselves in panic. Several lawyers began frantically reviewing the documents Elena had brought.
"This is absurd! Outrageous!" Arthur yelled, turning to his security guards standing at the door. "Remove them!"
"Touch them, and you'll be arrested before you reach the lobby," a firm voice announced from the doorway.
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Two federal investigators stepped into the room, badges displayed. "Arthur Vance, you are under investigation for fraud, corporate embezzlement, and workplace extortion."
Arthur sank slowly back into his chair, his hands shaking as the reality of his downfall set in. Elena looked at her uncle, feeling no hatred—only a deep sense of justice finally being served for her mother.
