Chapter 12 - The ruthless threat
The silence in the executive office created a terrifying, suffocating tension. Marcus leaned heavily on the polished desk, bringing his face dangerously close to Claire to inflict maximum psychological pressure.
He truly believed a young widow would easily crumble at the threat of losing her late husband's honor. He was entirely, violently wrong.
Claire leaned back in her leather chair, her expression completely unreadable. She knew Marcus had been fired by Julian a decade ago for stealing laboratory data, but the man had spent years meticulously crafting these fake contracts to extort her.
Marcus chuckled darkly, tapping his finger against the asset transfer agreement he had brought. He gave Claire exactly seventy-two hours to surrender, or he would host a massive, public press conference.
Claire didn't scream. She didn't call security to drag him out. She simply stared at him like he was a pathetic insect trying to stop a speeding train.
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As soon as Marcus turned and walked out the door with absolute arrogance, Claire picked up her encrypted black phone. She immediately contacted her elite legal team, ordering a ruthless, deep-dive investigation into every single financial transaction Marcus had made over the last decade.
👉 A brand new, terrifying corporate hunt had officially begun.
