Chapter 19 - The Ultimatum
Victoria looked down at the German document bearing the official wax seal of the Weber family, her mind working at lightning speed.
“That contract was signed over a century ago under fraudulent conditions, Baron von Weber,” Victoria countered firmly.
“A American federal court has already validated my nephew Leo as the sole legal heir to the Vance corporate trust.”
Baron von Weber smiled gently, a calm, aristocratic expression that held decades of high-stakes international legal experience.
“An American court has jurisdiction in Illinois, Miss Vance,” Klaus explained calmly, leaning forward in his chair.
“But fifty percent of your foundation’s offshore liquid capital sits in private Swiss accounts that obey international maritime law.”
“If you do not transfer controlling interest of your Great Lakes shipping terminals to our Hamburg firm by next Friday…”
“We will execute a global freeze on every bank account associated with the Blake-Vance Foundation.”
Sophia stepped into the office, holding seven-year-old Leo’s hand as she looked at the German attorney with fierce determination.
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“We just fought off one corrupt syndicate to save my son, Baron von Weber,” Sophia said, her voice ringing with absolute power.
“If you think you can come to America and steal his legacy, you are making a fatal mistake.”
