Chapter 12 - Elena Claims Her Rightful Place As True Heiress
Back at the coastal estate, Elena stood at the head of the massive mahogany boardroom table beneath sparkling crystal chandeliers. v
The executives who had served under the fraudulent Hawthorne regime sat in absolute, trembling silence around her.
“You allowed my family’s legacy to be pillaged while lining your own pockets with corrupt dividends,” Elena addressed them coldly.
The chief financial officer swallowed hard, unable to meet her piercing gaze as he stared down at his notepad.
“We were forced under duress by Chloe’s father, Lady Elena! We had no choice!” the CFO stammered nervously.
“You always have a choice. And your choice today is simple: resign or face federal conspiracy charges,” Elena stated flatly.
Pens scratched furiously across paper as every single corrupt executive signed their immediate letters of resignation.
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James stood guard by the mahogany doors, a quiet smile of absolute triumph gracing his rugged features.
The house was finally cleansed of its parasites, returning to the true bloodline of the Sterling dynasty.
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