Chapter 82 - the ultimatum
Chloe 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 security stepped into the office, placing a thick dossier on the mahogany desk. Inheriting her father's terrifyingly cold composure, Chloe's face was a mask of absolute, unyielding stone. She operated flawlessly and lethally.
"Sterling has bribed half of the committee members," her security 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 takes place."
Chloe stood up, her blue eyes flashing with a razor-sharp glint. The queen of the Vance 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," Chloe declared firmly. "Turn over every single hidden corner of Sterling's life. We will destroy him right here, right now."
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