Chapter 5 - The Financial Collapse
Panic erupted across the head table as Chloe’s new groom and his political family stood up in utter shock.
"Revoked?!" Eleanor shrieked, her silver gown rustling as she stomped toward the bank representatives. "That's impossible! We paid a seventy-five-thousand-dollar deposit for this hall!"
"Your deposit check was drawn from a corporate subsidiary account that was frozen three minutes ago, Mrs. Vance," the senior bank representative reported with cold, professional detachment.
Dominic’s father, who had been sitting at the head table drinking vintage wine, rushed forward, his face turning paper-white as his corporate phone began vibrating relentlessly.
He answered the call, his hands shaking so violently he nearly dropped the device.
On the line was the Chief Financial Officer of Vance Global Conglomerate.
"Arthur Vance, your executive license has been revoked by Chairman Marcus Vance," the CFO announced over speakerphone, his voice carrying clearly across the silent hall. "All subsidiary assets, commercial leases, and executive salaries are frozen pending a full forensic fraud audit."
Arthur stumbled backward, knocking over a champagne tower as glass shattered across the marble floor.
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"Chairman... Marcus Vance?!" Arthur stammered in pure, suffocating horror. "Why is the Chairman liquidating our firm?!"
👉 Read Part 6 to see Vivienne reveal her true identity to her stunned in-laws.
