Chapter 14 - The Lowell Family Attempts a Hostile Corporate Takeover
The following morning, Richard Lowell made his final, desperate play for control of the Chicago hospitality market.
Backed by a coalition of corrupt board members, he launched a sudden hostile takeover bid during an emergency shareholder meeting.
News networks broadcasted live footage from downtown Chicago as reporters speculated whether Cross Meridian would fall.
Nathaniel walked into the boardroom wearing a charcoal tailored suit, radiating absolute, unshakeable confidence.
Richard sat at the opposite end of the mahogany table, wearing a smug, triumphant smirk on his face.
“It’s over, Cross! The board votes to strip your controlling shares and restructure the entire executive committee!” Richard announced.
Nathaniel didn’t raise his voice; he simply opened a sleek leather briefcase and slid copies of the federal fraud files across the table.
“Before you take a vote, Richard, you might want to review Exhibit A through G regarding your three-year embezzlement scheme,” Nathaniel said.
The color drained from Richard’s face as he scanned the incriminating documents detailing his shell companies.
Several board members gasped, immediately standing up and backing away from Richard’s side of the table in panic.
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“This... this is an illegal entrapment!” Richard sputtered, standing up so fast his chair crashed backward onto the floor.
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