Chapter 4 - The Midnight Confrontation At The Historic Harbor Estate
By ten o'clock that evening, a heavy coastal fog rolled over Boston Harbor, blanketing the manicured grounds of the estate in gray mist.
Arthur sat in his leather armchair near the fireplace, watching the flickering flames while holding a glass of aged Bourbon in his hand.
The library doors clicked open, and Ethan walked in slowly, accompanied by a tall man wearing a dark tailored overcoat.
"Dad, I want you to meet Julian Vance, senior partner at Vance & Associates from Manhattan," Ethan said, his voice forced and unnaturally calm.
Julian stepped forward, extending a gloved hand toward the patriarch without a hint of warmth in his cold expression.
"Mr. Montgomery, we are here to discuss a peaceful transition of authority regarding the Montgomery Enterprise assets," Julian stated smoothly.
Arthur did not rise from his chair, nor did he acknowledge the extended hand.
"You brought a corporate liquidator into my home at ten o'clock at night, Ethan?" Arthur asked, his voice echoing off the book-lined walls.
"You're old, Dad! You've been holding onto the reins for too long while the rest of us starve on allowances!" Ethan shouted, dropping his facade.
"You hit your own ten-year-old daughter in front of the household staff today, Ethan," Arthur said quietly, setting his glass onto the side table.
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"That child is a liability who knows too much about things that don't concern her!" Victoria yelled, stepping into the study with a legal folder.
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