Chapter 3 - Confronting Adrian Vale At His Corporate Headquarters
The glass-and-steel skyscraper housing Vale Global Enterprises towered over the Chicago financial district like a monolith of untouchable power.
Richard Hartwell strode past the security desks without breaking his stride, flanked by two formidable corporate attorneys.
He didn't wait for an appointment as he pushed open the heavy glass doors of Adrian Vale’s executive penthouse office.
Adrian looked up from his minimalist glass desk, his expression shifting from mild annoyance to sharp, defensive realization.
“You have a lot of nerve showing up here uninvited, Richard, especially after five years of cold silence,” Adrian said coldly.
“Where is my daughter, Adrian?” Richard demanded, slamming the two photographs down onto the polished glass surface.
Adrian’s eyes flickered down to the images for a fraction of a second before he leaned back in his leather chair.
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“If Elena is still alive, she chose to stay away from you and your ruthless corporate games,” Adrian answered with biting defiance.
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