Chapter 10 - Elena Restructures Sterling Capital Into A Community Trust
Two weeks after the arrests, Elena stood on the top floor of the former Sterling Capital headquarters building in downtown Manhattan.
Workmen were busy removing the heavy gold letters of Carter’s name from the lobby wall, replacing them with the Van Doren Foundation seal.
Elena had appointed a new, highly ethical board of directors comprised of respected consumer advocates, honest bankers, and community leaders.
She established a hundred-million-dollar relief fund for small business owners who had been defrauded by Carter’s illegal short-selling schemes.
Her father, Alexander, walked into the glass executive office, holding two cups of coffee from a small local cafe Elena loved near Washington Square.
“You’ve done remarkable work here, Elena,” Alexander said proud, handing her a warm cup and looking out over the panoramic skyline.
“Your grandfather would have been immensely proud to see the Van Doren name restored to its true purpose of protecting people.”
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Elena smiled, taking a sip of coffee as she looked at the bustling streets of New York far below her high office window in the sky.
“We proved that justice still matters, Dad,” Elena replied softly. “No matter how much money or political power someone thinks they have.”
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