Chapter 7 - Julian Maddox Unveils The Audits
Julian Maddox didn't flinch at Margaret’s threat, simply tapping the screen of a sleek tablet resting on the podium.
“We didn't just investigate the jewelry invoice, Mrs. Ashford; we audited Ashford Luxe’s entire real estate portfolio,” Julian stated.
The overhead projection screens behind the head table suddenly flared to life, illuminating glowing financial ledgers.
“For the past three years, Ashford Luxe has been secretly acquiring luxury residential properties using corporate funds,” Julian explained.
Callum stared at the screen in sheer horror as addresses of properties he thought were hidden appeared in massive print.
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“Properties that were used exclusively by Callum and his associates for illegal offshore money laundering,” Julian added smoothly.
The press gallery erupted into a wall of shouted questions, flashbulbs illuminating the dark corners of the ballroom.
