Chapter 14 - Blood And Branded Corporate Loyalty
The emergency Sunday morning board meeting was the most explosive in the eighty-year history of Sterling & Vance. Arthur Sterling sat in the corner of the room, his face flushed with rage as federal investigators escorted Marcus out in handcuffs.
Jessi presided over the meeting with absolute, unyielding authority, backed by the rock-solid evidence Ivan had compiled. “The era of internal betrayal at this company is officially over,” Jessi announced, her voice echoing off the mahogany walls.
Arthur stood up, slamming his walking cane against the floor. “You think you’ve won, Jessi! The family will never forgive you for destroying us!” “Family didn't stop you from trying to bleed this empire dry,” Jessi countered coldly, signaling security to remove him.
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As Arthur was escorted out, he glared at Ivan with pure venom. “And you—you’re just a rented dog who will be thrown out the second she doesn't need you anymore!” Ivan didn't even flinch at the parting insult, maintaining his stoic posture.
When the heavy doors closed behind them, the remaining board members unanimously voted to grant Jessi absolute control over all corporate assets. The hostile takeover had been thoroughly crushed, and Sterling & Vance Global was finally safe.
