Chapter 3 - Arthur Vance Launches The Total Financial Blitzkrieg
High above the wet pavement of the Loop, Arthur Vance stood before a wall of glowing screens inside the Vance Global headquarters.
His face was carved of cold stone, his sharp blue eyes fixed on the financial flowcharts detailing Whitmore Capital’s entire capital structure.
Around the oval mahogany table sat ten of the top corporate attorneys and forensic accountants in North America, typing furiously on encrypted laptops.
“Every credit line underwritten by Vance Logistics subsidiary banks is to be called in immediately,” Arthur commanded without raising his voice.
“Mr. Vance, calling in those short-term notes will trigger an immediate liquidity crisis for Whitmore Capital by morning,” his lead attorney noted.
“Good,” Arthur replied coldly, pouring himself a cup of black coffee without a single tremor in his hand. “I want him destitute.”
He turned toward his chief security officer. “What is the status of the medical report regarding my daughter’s physical injuries?”
“Dr. Harrison documented six distinct impact contusions, a minor concussion, and cracked ribs,” the officer reported, sliding a folder forward.
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“File the criminal assault charges directly with the Cook County State's Attorney,” Arthur instructed, his jaw clenching with terrifying focus.
“Do not accept bail agreements; ensure the press receives the certified police report five minutes after his arrest,” he added grimly.
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