Chapter 12 - The Emergency Board Meeting
At 9:00 AM on Friday morning, the executive boardroom on the top floor of Vance Enterprises was packed with anxious board members.
Harrison Vance sat at the head of the long glass table, adjusting his silk tie as he looked at the high-profile investors surrounding him.
The public stock offering was scheduled for Monday, but the viral scandal surrounding his son had already dropped initial projections by fifteen percent.
"Gentlemen, ladies, I assure you the personal family matter reported in the press has been fully resolved," Harrison announced smoothly.
"My son is currently resting at his aunt's estate, and our corporate communications team has handled the public relations fallout."
Before Harrison could finish his sentence, the heavy frosted-glass doors of the boardroom swung open with an authoritative thud.
Stepping into the room was Eleanor Vance, wearing a sharp dark grey pantsuit, flanked by two senior forensic accountants.
Walking right beside her was Clara Miller, holding a sleek silver tablet computer.
The entire boardroom erupted into quiet whispers as the directors recognized the young woman from the viral newspaper photograph.
Harrison slammed his hands flat onto the table, jumping to his feet with absolute fury in his eyes.
"Eleanor! What is the meaning of this intrusion?" Harrison shouted. "This is a private executive board meeting!"
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"Not anymore, Harrison," Eleanor declared, stepping up to the foot of the table.
"As the thirty-percent shareholder, I am calling an emergency motion of no confidence against the Chief Executive Officer."
