Chapter 8 - The Queen Takes the Throne
On Monday morning, the executive boardroom on the top floor of the Vance Tower was silent.
The twenty-four board members—men and women who had spent months kissing Ryan’s ring and ignoring rumors of his misconduct—sat in complete tension around the dark walnut table.
The double frosted glass doors opened smoothly.
Isabella walked in wearing a sharply tailored navy silk pantsuit, her long wavy brown hair falling over her shoulders with flawless authority. Flanking her was Luca, holding a stack of executive decrees.
She didn't sit at the side. She walked directly to the head of the table, pulling back the leather executive chair that Ryan had occupied just three days prior.
"Good morning, gentlemen," Isabella said, her voice smooth and commanding. "As of 9:00 AM today, by decree of the majority shareholder, Alessandro Vance, I have been appointed Chairwoman and Chief Executive Officer of Vance Enterprises."
Not a single board member dared to object.
Luca placed fresh termination letters in front of the three senior executives who had helped Ryan facilitate the forged wire transfers.
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"You have ten minutes to clear your desks," Isabella added coldly, looking down at the disgraced executives. "Security will escort you to the street."
👉 Read PART 9 to see the shocking evidence Luca presented during the preliminary hearing!
