Chapter 15 - The Cold Reality Check Delivered Directly
Claire walked past the weeping men and turned her gaze toward Chloe standing near the front double doors.
“And you, Ms. Austin—tell your father that his import licenses are currently under federal compliance review by my legal team,” Claire added crisply.
Chloe’s jaw dropped in absolute terror as she realized her family’s empire was now caught in Claire’s crosshairs.
“You can’t do that! That’s an abuse of corporate power!” Chloe yelled, her voice trembling with rising panic.
“In business, power is simply the reward for competence, something neither you nor Ethan ever possessed,” Claire replied calmly.
She motioned to Daniel, who stood nearby holding a portable document scanner and a formal restraining order.
May you like
“Serve them with permanent property bans for all Sterling Crest Group holdings nationwide,” Claire ordered.
Daniel briskly stepped forward, handing the legal restraining orders directly into Chloe’s shaking hands.
Related Stories
