Chapter 16 - The Confrontation
At 7:30 PM the following evening, inside the opulent penthouse board room of Price Logistics, Richard Price and his daughter Vanessa were opening a bottle of vintage champagne.
“To saving our corporate lease,” Richard toasted, clinking his glass against Vanessa’s. “That naive little waitress will hand over the signed affidavit within thirty minutes. She has no choice.”
Vanessa giggled, sipping her champagne. “I told you she was weak, Dad. People like her always fold when you threaten their families.”
BOOM!
The heavy double glass doors of the boardroom swung open with thunderous force.
Julian Calder strode into the boardroom, flanked by his chief legal advisor and two state investigators in plain clothes. Walking right beside Julian was Lily Carter, dressed in a sharp black business suit, carrying a thick leather binder.
Richard dropped his champagne glass, the crystal shattering across the hardwood floor.
“Calder?!” Richard gasped, backing away against the mahogany table. “What is the meaning of this intrusion?! This is private property!”
Julian walked up to the edge of the conference table, placing both hands flat on the polished wood, leaning in close.
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“I brought you the affidavit you requested, Richard,” Julian said, his voice dripping with icy contempt.
👉 Lily stepped forward, opening the leather binder and laying a document directly in front of Richard Price.
