Chapter 6 - Vanessa’s Father Threatens the Mighty Cross Family Empire
Richard Lowell lunged forward, his finger trembling as he pointed directly at Nathaniel’s chest.
“You think you’re untouchable because you built Cross Meridian Hospitality from the ground up, don't you?” Richard snarled.
“I built my empire on integrity and loyalty, neither of which your family possesses,” Nathaniel stated calmly.
“We will crush your stock prices by morning! Every commercial tenant we back will pull out of your towers!” Richard threatened.
“Try it, Richard. And see how federal prosecutors respond when I hand them this folder along with your tax audits,” Nathaniel warned.
Two massive security guards stepped forward, gripping Richard firmly by both arms and steering him toward the exit.
Vanessa scrambled up from the floor, casting one final, venomous look of pure hatred in my direction.
“You win tonight, you filthy little maid! But you’ll never survive what’s coming for you!” Vanessa screamed as she was dragged out.
The heavy mahogany doors slammed shut behind them, sealing the fate of the disgraced Lowell dynasty.
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Silence blanketed the grand ballroom once more, broken only by the crackle of the terrace fireplace outside.
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