Chapter 4 - Phones Begin Ringing All at Once
Before Brendan could open his mouth to formulate a desperate excuse, his corporate smartphone began vibrating violently.
Then Diane’s phone chimed. Then Jessica’s. Then the landline on the mahogany sideboard started ringing incessantly.
Brendan pulled his phone out with trembling fingers, pressing accept while glaring frantically at Vance across the table.
“Mr. Morrison! This is Arthur from executive risk management; all company credit lines have been revoked!” his CFO yelled.
“Revoked? What are you talking about? Authorize the emergency reserves immediately!” Brendan shouted back into the speaker.
“We can’t! The primary accounts have been transferred to a restricted liquidation holding under Director Cassidy’s direct signature!”
The phone call disconnected with a sharp automated beep, leaving Brendan staring blankly at a dead black screen.
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Around the table, the other family members answered their private bankers, only to receive identical news of total financial ruin.
The Morrison empire, built on generations of aggressive corporate positioning, was evaporating in less than three minutes.
