Chapter 6 - The New CEO
Emily flipped open the portfolio, exposing the thick stack of legal documents stamped with the official corporate seals of the Harrington Home Group.
She turned the folder around, sliding it directly across the white linen tablecloth so her father and sister could see the bold, undeniable truth printed on the top page: MAJORITY SHAREHOLDER TRANSFER RECORD - EMILY HARRINGTON CARTER.
"I own forty-two percent of Dad's company," Emily declared in a steady, unyielding voice that radiated absolute dominance. "Combined with the retail shareholder proxies I secured on Friday, I control the entire executive board."
Arthur stared at the documents, his face turning an ashen grey. The daughter he had dismissed as a failure had just bought his entire life's work right out from under him.
"Emily... how?" Arthur whispered, completely paralyzed by shock. "Where did you get the capital for Northbridge?"
"From being 'just a retail worker' who actually bothered to learn how supply chains function," Emily replied coldly. She turned her intense, emerald-green gaze back to her terrified older sister.
"The Madison deal is cancelled," Emily announced with lethal precision. "The board voted at 8:00 AM this morning. The property is being liquidated to cover the bank debts."
"You can't do that!" Vanessa shrieked, jumping up from her chair, her blue floral dress swishing violently. "I am the Vice President! I negotiated that deal! You'll ruin my reputation in this city!"
Emily picked up a sleek gold pen from the portfolio, signing her name on the final execution order with a smooth, decisive stroke.
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"You don't have a reputation anymore, Vanessa," Emily stated quietly. "And as of 8:05 AM this morning, you don't have a job, either. You're fired for gross negligence and corporate fraud."
👉 Read Part 7 to see Emily’s triumphant exit.
