Chapter 13 - The New Empire
One year later.
The top floor of the Vance Financial Tower in Manhattan had been completely renovated. The old oak paneling was replaced with floor-to-ceiling glass, overlooking Central Park.
On the front glass doors, gold lettering read: WHITMORE & VANCE VENTURES — CLAIRE VANCE, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER.
Claire stood by her desk, holding little one-year-old Victoria in her arms. The baby giggled happily, reaching for a shiny gold pen on the desk.
Arthur Vance walked in, carrying two cups of fresh coffee. He looked at his daughter with immense pride.
“The board just unanimously approved the new affordable housing initiative,” Arthur said, placing a cup on her desk. “You’ve doubled the firm’s valuation in twelve months, Claire.”
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“We didn't just build wealth, Dad,” Claire said, kissing her daughter’s forehead. “We built something real. Something no one can ever steal from her.”
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