Chapter 11 - The Transfer of Power
As Eleanor and Vanessa were loaded into the police vehicles outside the St. Regis, Arthur Montgomery tapped the ballroom microphone once more to address the remaining shocked guests and media reporters.
"Attention, esteemed guests," Arthur announced clearly. "Due to the criminal charges filed today, control of the Vance Enterprise holding company has been legally transferred."
The reporters lifted their cameras, flashing lights illuminating the stage.
"By virtue of the late grandfather's original trust instructions," Arthur continued, "the forty percent controlling stake in the corporation is officially vested in Lily Vance, under the sole legal stewardship of her mother, Clara Miller."
A wave of astonishment swept through the crowd, followed by a sudden burst of applause from guests who had long suffered Eleanor's arrogant cruelty in silence.
Julian turned toward Clara, his eyes glistening with tears of deep remorse and humility. He dropped down onto his knees on the marble floor right beside the ruined cupcake.
"Clara..." Julian choked out, his voice shaking with raw emotion. "I don't expect you to forgive me for being so blind. I was a fool... I let them manipulate me while you suffered alone."
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Clara looked down at him, her dark eyes reflecting both the painful memories of the past three years and the quiet strength that carried her through.
👉 Will Clara allow Julian back into their daughter's life after three years of painful separation?
