Chapter 10 - The Secret Safe Vault Hidden Behind The Mansion Library
At midnight, Richard led Maya through a concealed panel located behind the massive floor-to-ceiling mahogany bookshelf in his study.
They stepped into a narrow, climate-controlled vault containing rows of digital server racks and heavy iron safety deposit boxes.
“This is where I store the true records of Vance Enterprises,” Richard explained, opening a fireproof steel safe with a keycard.
He pulled out three encrypted flash drives and a original copy of his father’s master living trust agreement.
“Ethan thinks he holds voting control, but my father added a clause protecting sole authority to the living chairman,” Richard said.
“As long as I am legally classified as mentally competent and physically recovering, Ethan’s signatures are completely void,” he noted.
“We need to register these original documents with the Cook County Chancery Court before the gala,” Maya advised strategically.
Richard looked at her with deep respect, amazed at how quickly her sharp administrative mind analyzed complex legal logistics.
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“You are far more than a caregiver, Maya; you are the most brilliant partner I’ve ever had,” Richard said softly.
Maya felt a warm flush spread across her cheeks, realizing how long it had been since anyone truly valued her mind.
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