Chapter 4 - The Quiet Operator
With absolute, chilling calmness, Eleanor reached her hand into her small, elegant designer clutch.
She pulled out her smartphone. The screen illuminated her face, casting a cool, bright light over her stunning white beaded gown.
Adrian noticed the movement, but he didn't care. He was utterly drunk on his own perceived invincibility. He truly believed he held all the cards, unaware that Eleanor had discovered his secret conspiracy with the rival syndicate weeks ago through her private corporate intelligence team.
She hadn't stopped him earlier because she wanted him to step fully into the light, exposing every single traitorous ally he had gathered before she crushed them all at once.
Eleanor pressed a single button on her phone, unlocking the device, and raised it slowly to her ear.
She kept her piercing, emotionless eyes locked dead on Adrian, radiating the absolute, unshakeable authority of the true, rightful owner of the empire.
"Who are you calling? Your lawyer?" Adrian laughed softly, leaning on the podium with a mocking smile. "Save your breath, darling. My lawyers already locked down the board."
Eleanor ignored his taunts entirely. She spoke into the phone, her voice carrying across the silent space near the stage with terrifying, crystal-clear precision.
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"Terminate the CEO and seize all assets," Eleanor commanded coldly.
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