Chapter 9 - The Final Collapse
"On this drive," Dorian stated calmly, "are the full banking records, the forged signature match from our forensic team, and three hours of internal camera footage showing Roland Pike and Arthur Vance discussing how to force Mrs. Caldwell to resign so she would never look into her husband's file."
Arthur fell back into his leather seat, his eyes wide, his breathing heavy and ragged as the board members began shouting in outrage.
"You monster!" a senior board member yelled, pointing at Arthur. "Stealing from a fallen employee's widow?!"
"Arthur Vance," Dorian said, his voice dropping into a terrifyingly quiet tone. "You are stripped of all corporate rank, all family trust assets, and all legal protections. The federal authorities are waiting in the lobby to take you into custody for grand larceny, fraud, and embezzlement."
Two police officers entered the boardroom, stepping up behind Arthur and slapping heavy steel handcuffs onto his wrists.
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Arthur sobbed hysterically as he was dragged away, his gold rings catching the light as he begged Dorian for family mercy—mercy that Dorian met with absolute, unyielding silence.
👉 Continue to Part 10 for the emotional final conclusion.
