Chapter 11 - The Corporate War
Madison pulled a blue folder from her handbag, tossing it onto the foot of Elena’s bed. "My father’s investment firm holds thirty percent of Ashford Global's debt, Adrian. After Victoria’s arrest this morning, our stock is crashing. If you don't step down as CEO by noon, my father will call in the loans and force your family business into absolute liquidation."
Elena looked down at the documents, panic returning to her eyes. "Adrian... your father's company..."
Adrian didn't even look at the folder. He pulled his smartphone from his wool blazer pocket, tapped the screen twice, and placed it on speakerphone on the bedside table.
"Mr. Chen," a deep, authoritative voice came through the speaker. It was Madison’s father, the billionaire head of Chen Holdings.
Madison blinked in confusion. "Dad? Why are you on the phone with him?!"
"Madison, shut your mouth immediately!" Mr. Chen’s furious voice boomed over the speaker. "I just received a forensic report from Adrian's legal team. Victoria Ashford used our offshore accounts to launder funds for her poisoning scheme! If Adrian releases those documents to the SEC, our entire firm will be indicted for federal conspiracy!"
Madison’s face turned paper-white, her hand freezing mid-air. "Dad... what are you talking about?!"
"I am withdrawing our debt claim against Ashford Global immediately," Mr. Chen declared firmly. "And Madison, you are stripped of your board seat at Chen Holdings. Get back to the office right now before you ruin us completely!"
The call disconnected with a sharp beep.
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Adrian picked up his phone, looking down at Madison with an unbothered, dominant gaze. "I told you to leave, Madison. Now go before I call security to escort you out."
Madison stared at him in utter defeat, her lips trembling with rage and shame before she turned on her heels and fled down the corridor.
