Chapter 11 - The Board's Allegiance
The chairman of Sterling Enterprises, an elderly gentleman named Lord Harrington who had been a close friend of Charles Sterling, stepped forward from the crowd.
He looked at Valerie, then at the high-definition display still showing Charles's original handwritten will.
"Miss Cross," Lord Harrington said, his voice filled with deep reverence. "Your grandfather was a visionary man, and it breaks my heart to know how you and your mother were treated. Under the emergency governance bylaws of our corporation, you hold 70% of voting shares."
He turned to face the remaining board members in the room, raising his champagne glass high.
"To the true heir of Sterling Enterprises—Valerie Cross!"
The entire ballroom erupted into applause, the sound echoing through the grand hall. The very people who had looked down on her moments ago were now eager to gain her favor.
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Valerie accepted a glass of sparkling water, offering a polite nod to the crowd. But her eyes remained fixed on Julian, who stood quietly near the stage.
👉 Did Julian know Valerie was going to take everything from his family?
