Chapter 11 - THE CHESS MOVE
"You have no authority in this boardroom, Clara," Julian said, his voice dropping into a low, threatening register.
"Read paragraph three of the court order, Julian," Ethan interjected, stepping up beside Clara with calm authority.
"As temporary receiver, Clara holds forty-two percent of the voting shares when combined with her father's restored equity," Ethan explained.
The board members began talking frantically among themselves, realizing the balance of power had shifted completely in seconds.
"I call an immediate vote to remove Julian Sterling as Chief Executive Officer of Sterling Global," Clara declared loudly.
Julian stood up slowly, his tall frame looming over the table, his knuckles turning white as he leaned against the mahogany.
"You think you can just walk in here and take my father's company away from me, you bastard child?!" Julian roared in fury.
"This was never your father's company, Julian... it was mine," Clara answered without wavering an inch.
"All those in favor of the motion to remove Julian Sterling, raise your hands," the board secretary called out nervously.
Seven out of the ten board members slowly raised their hands, turning their backs on the disgraced heir.
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Julian stared at the raised hands in utter disbelief, his face twisting into a mask of pure, unadulterated rage.
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