Chapter 5 - The Corporate Boardroom Connection
Mr. Vance released her wrist with a sudden, dismissive shove that sent the older woman stumbling back against the wood-paneled wall.
“The board of directors answers to the primary trust holder of this estate,” Mr. Vance replied, his tone laced with lethal sarcasm.
“And last time I checked the legal deeds stored in my office safe, my family owns every square inch of this mountain.”
“You think you can protect this brat from the syndicate?” Mrs. Higgins hissed venomously, losing all pretense of a polite employee.
“The people who sent her here won't stop just because you fired a house manager! They want the Montana land trust!”
Lily whimpered, covering her ears with her small hands as the shouting echoed off the high ceiling beams.
Mr. Vance knelt down once more, ignoring Mrs. Higgins entirely as he lifted the six-year-old girl gently into his strong arms.
“You’re safe with me, Lily. No one is ever going to hurt you in this house again,” he promised softly, resting her head against his black henley shirt.
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He carried her past the frozen house manager, heading toward the private master wing while tapping a comms button on his collar.
“Security, clear the main foyer. Escort Mrs. Higgins to the gate and ensure her phone is wiped clean of all estate files.”
