Chapter 8 - Claire Recovers Inside The Vance Private Penthouse
In a luxurious high-rise penthouse overlooking Lake Michigan, Claire lay in a soft canopy bed surrounded by white roses and warm light.
A private nurse adjusted her intravenous pain drip while Arthur sat quietly in an armchair beside her, holding her hand gently.
The bruises on her face had turned a deep purple, but the pale, defeated look in her eyes had been replaced by quiet strength.
“The doctors say your ribs will heal completely in six weeks, sweetheart,” Arthur whispered, smoothing her dark hair away from her cheek.
“What is happening to Grant’s company?” Claire asked softly, her clear gaze locking onto her father’s stoic face.
“Whitmore Capital has lost eighty percent of its market valuation as of twenty minutes ago,” Arthur reported with absolute precision.
“His board of directors has called an emergency session to remove him as CEO, and his personal assets are fully attached by the court,” he added.
Claire took a slow, deep breath, feeling a slight twinge of pain in her ribs, but her heart felt lighter than it had in years.
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“He thought I was weak because I stayed quiet, Dad,” Claire said, her voice growing firmer with every single word.
“Silence isn't weakness, Claire,” Arthur replied softly. “It’s just the calm before the storm hits the people who take you for granted.”
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