Chapter 13 - The Father Unveils His True Identity To The Board
The following morning, emergency executive sessions were convened across the country as the shocking corporate news broke.
Financial news networks in New York broadcasted live footage of the Vance mansion surrounded by federal tactical units.
“Breaking News: Patriarch Jonathan Vance arrested in massive corruption sweep led by mysterious federal oversight director.”
Inside the primary boardroom in Manhattan, terrified surviving board members sat in suffocating silence around the mahogany table.
The heavy double doors swung open, and Arthur Vance strode into the room wearing a sharp charcoal executive suit.
He no longer wore the disguise of a broken fugitive; he walked with the absolute authority of a supreme commander.
“Good morning, ladies and gentlemen; I trust you’ve all reviewed my preliminary audit reports,” Arthur announced smoothly.
Several corrupt directors stared at him in utter disbelief, recognizing the man they thought had died fifteen years ago.
“Arthur...? But the death certificate... the plane explosion over the Atlantic...” a senior vice president stammered.
“My death was greatly exaggerated by people in this very room who wanted to loot the corporate treasury,” Arthur replied coldly.
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He placed his briefcase on the center of the table, opening the brass latches with a sharp, echoing snap.
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