Chapter 16
Arthur slumped in his chair, the final remnants of his family pride completely eradicated.
"You stripped him of everything..." Arthur whispered in horror.
"I gave him what he needed most, Arthur," Evelyn stated with absolute conviction. "An opportunity to earn his own living."
"As for you... my legal team will not oppose your bail if you surrender your voting rights permanently."
Arthur looked down at his cuffed hands, realization settling deep into his soul.
He had spent his entire life trying to build a dynasty, only to be brought down by the daughter he neglected.
"I signed the transfer papers this morning," Arthur admitted quietly, tears finally welling in his aged eyes.
"You win, Evelyn. The Vella empire belongs to you."
Evelyn set the phone receiver back onto the hook without saying another word.
She stood up, adjusted her suit jacket, and walked out of the visitor room into the bright afternoon sun.
Her black limousine was waiting at the curb, its engine humming softly in the quiet street.
She stepped inside, pulling out her laptop to review the opening market figures for Vella Global stock.
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With Arthur and Lucas removed, the stock had surged eighteen percent in early trading, reaching an all-time high.
The market had spoken, validating her ruthless purge of corporate corruption and nepotism.
