Chapter 3 - Richard’s Arrogant Disbelief Shatters Under Corporate Reality

Evelyn scrambled out of her velvet chair, her pearl earrings clicking sharply against her collarbone.
“That’s impossible! Our family has controlled this corporation for three generations!” Evelyn shrieked in absolute denial.
The professional associate in the navy blue suit stepped forward, holding out a certified digital tablet interface.
“Here are the SEC filings, verified by federal magistrates in downtown Manhattan,” the associate stated calmly.
Richard snatched the tablet from the associate's hands, his eyes darting frantically across the illuminated financial data.
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