Chapter 13 - Corporate Board Briefs Madam President
Back inside our secure mansion boardroom, my executive team gathered around the mahogany conference table.
My chief legal counsel, Arthur Vance—no relation to Caden—slapped a surveillance dossier down in front of my seat.
“Madam President, our informants report that Caden just met with local loan shark Victor Rossi downtown,” Arthur reported grimly.
“Is he trying to borrow against my marital assets?” I asked, narrowing my eyes at the photographic evidence.
“He tried, but Rossi checked our corporate registry first and turned him down cold,” Arthur smiled reassuringly.
“Keep a close watch on his movements; desperate men do reckless things when their pride is shattered,” I instructed firmly.
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“The property across the street is scheduled for public auction listings by Friday morning,” Arthur added with satisfaction.
Letting them squirm in the sweltering heat for a few more days was the ultimate lesson in humility.
