Chapter 7 - The Audit Revealed
Julian felt as though the floor beneath him had collapsed into an endless abyss. The fifty-million-dollar deal—the crown jewel of his career that he planned to use for his promotion—had been secured entirely by the wife he had belittled.
"Chairman Vance," Sarah said, pulling a red folder from her black leather briefcase. "Hand this to the forensic audit team."
Chairman Vance took the file, glancing at the top page before looking down at Julian with severe, unyielding coldness.
"Over the past eighteen months," Sarah announced to the entire floor, "Mr. Vance embezzled four hundred and twenty thousand dollars from our regional expansion accounts to fund private trips, luxury vehicles, and high-rise apartment rentals."
"No... no! That's false! That's a lie!" Julian shrieked, his voice cracking into a high-pitched, desperate squeak. "I signed off on those expenses as legitimate business developments!"
"You signed off on them using forged authorization stamps," Sarah countered, her voice ringing with total authority. "The bank receipts, flight manifests, and lease agreements bear your signature alongside Miss Thorne's name."
The head of corporate security stepped forward, producing a set of silver handcuffs from his belt.
"Julian Vance, you are under arrest for grand larceny, corporate fraud, and embezzlement against Whitmore Holdings," the security officer declared firmly.
"Sarah! You can't put your own husband in prison!" Julian screamed as the cold steel cuffs clicked tightly around his wrists. "Think about our reputation! Think about what people will say!"
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"My reputation is built on integrity," Sarah replied calmly, watching as the officers pulled Julian to his feet. "Yours was built on stolen work and borrowed arrogance."
👉 Read Part 8 to see Julian dragged through the lobby in front of the press.
