Chapter 42 - the ultimatum
Emily calmly opened the envelope in her executive office. Inside was a formal subpoena to testify before a senate committee, accompanied by an implicit ultimatum: hand over the management rights of the foundation, or face fabricated tax evasion charges.
Her head of intelligence stepped into the office, placing a thick dossier on the mahogany desk. Inheriting Dante's terrifyingly cold composure, Emily's face was a mask of absolute, unyielding stone. She operated flawlessly and lethally.
"Vance has bribed more than half of the committee members," her intelligence chief reported, his voice containing a low rumble of cold indignation. "He has prepared a dirty media campaign to smear our family's honor before the hearing even takes place."
Emily stood up, her dark eyes flashing with a razor-sharp glint. The queen of the Moretti empire had never backed down before any extortionist, no matter how immense a political facade that person hid behind.
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"We never negotiate with despicable corrupt men," Emily declared firmly. "Turn over every single hidden corner of Vance's life. We will destroy him right here, right now."
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