Chapter 28 - THE MASTER STROKE
The giant screens above the stage flashed with official documents stamped by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.
"Before we vote, I would like to present evidence of Lord Croft's illegal market manipulation," Julian announced smoothly into the microphone.
The documents revealed that Croft had illegally shorted Sterling Financial stock using illicit offshore accounts in the Cayman Islands.
"This is a total fabrication!" Croft shouted, slamming his cane against the hardwood floor in sudden panic.
"The FBI’s financial crimes division doesn't fabricate evidence, Croft," Julian countered, pointing to the back of the ballroom.
Four federal agents stepped through the double doors, walking straight down the center aisle toward the shocked aristocrat.
"Alistair Croft, you are under arrest for securities fraud, insider trading, and foreign corporate bribery," the lead agent declared.
The ballroom erupted into absolute chaos as news cameras captured the historic downfall of the powerful British billionaire.
Croft was handcuffed on the spot, his arrogant facade completely shattered as he was escorted away in front of Wall Street's elite.
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The shareholder vote proceeded immediately after, resulting in a ninety-nine percent victory in favor of retaining Julian as Chairman.
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