CHAPTER 7
Three days later, the board of directors of Bennett International held an emergency press conference inside the corporate headquarters on Wall Street.
Flanked by high-profile legal teams, the board chairman officially announced Victor Bennett's permanent termination as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.
Furthermore, the board announced a comprehensive, independent forensic audit of all foundation accounts, promising total cooperation with federal investigators and law enforcement agencies.
Across the city, major news networks broadcasted live updates as federal marshals executed search warrants on Victor's multi-million-dollar penthouse apartment in Soho.
Reporters filmed boxes of confidential financial documents, encrypted hard drives, and expensive art pieces being seized under federal asset forfeiture laws.
Inside a quiet, sunlit brownstone in Brooklyn, Rachel sat in her comfortable living room, drinking a hot cup of tea while watching the news updates on television.
Claire, Victor’s former executive assistant, sat on the opposite sofa, holding a warm mug with hands that no longer trembled with fear.
"I spent two years terrified he would ruin my life if I spoke up, Rachel," Claire said softly, looking up with genuine gratitude in her eyes.
"You found the courage when it mattered most, Claire," Rachel replied gently. "Your recorded messages were the key to unlocking his entire network."
"What will happen to the foundation now?" Claire asked, setting her mug on the glass coffee table.
"The court is appointing an independent trustee board to oversee the foundation," Rachel explained, a warm smile spreading across her face. "And Thomas and I have been asked to serve as senior advisors to ensure Daniel's original vision is fully restored."
The front door opened softly, and Thomas walked into the living room holding a thick blue folder sealed with an official judicial stamp.
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"It's done, Rachel," Thomas announced, his face radiant with genuine happiness. "The probate court judge just signed the final order."
"The frozen estate assets have been fully restored, and full legal guardianship of Daniel's trust is permanently granted to you."
