Chapter 8 - the new shadow
A decade of absolute serenity settled over the grand Sterling empire following the downfall of the arrogant heiress. River, the brilliant CEO, had solidified her legacy as an untouchable beacon of global design.
Under her flawless leadership alongside Nolan, the dark history of the corporate bullies was permanently buried beneath towering glass skyscrapers and charity foundations. The board of directors enjoyed their years in profound, hard-won peace.
However, supreme global dominance inevitably attracts dangerous political predators. Senator Vance, a scheming and incredibly powerful man in Washington, secretly targeted the foundation's massive fortune. He didn't use street mercenaries; he weaponized the law.
He submitted a malicious federal bill aimed at nationalizing private charity funds, using the excuse of national transparency. His true goal was to strip away River's absolute control and siphon the money into his presidential campaign.
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One autumn morning, a heavy envelope stamped by the federal government arrived at the executive tower. The long, beautiful peace was violently shattered tonight.
👉 read part 9 to see river face the new threat.
