Chapter 10 - Breaking Down The Foundations Of Walker Development
Julian pulled a sleek black smartphone from his pocket, tapping the screen twice before sliding it across the table.
“Ignorance won't save your company, Ethan; we initiated asset freezes thirty seconds before we kicked your front door down,” Julian said.
Ethan’s phone buzzed violently in his pocket; he pulled it out with shaking hands to check the screen.
A dozen urgent notifications from his chief financial officer flashed red across the display.
“Accounts frozen! Line of credit revoked by Chicago Trust! Corporate audit initiated!”
“No... you can’t do that! Walker Development is publicly traded on the regional exchange!” Ethan screamed hysterically.
Marcus smiled coldly, adjusting the cuffs of his expensive woolen overcoat with deliberate slowness.
“We own sixty-five percent of the preferred stock through subsidiary trusts you didn't even know existed,” Marcus stated.
“You were never a self-made entrepreneur, Ethan; you were a pet project we allowed Grace to finance.”
Lauren realized her golden goose had just been slaughtered, and she bolted toward the front foyer exit.
“This has nothing to do with me! I’m leaving right now!” Lauren shrieked, grabbing her designer handbag.
Derek stepped into the hallway, blocking her path with his massive frame and a lethal grin.
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“Not so fast, Ms. Pierce; corporate espionage and embezzlement charges take time to process,” Derek blocked her way.
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