Chapter 18 - THE EMERGENCY BOARD ROOM
The executive boardroom at Vance-Sterling Global was filled to capacity with senior directors and international investors.
The heavy mahogany doors swung open, and Mariana walked into the room wearing an immaculate white executive pantsuit.
Every single person at the long obsidian table stood up instantly in absolute, unanimous respect.
Mariana took her place at the head of the table, her dark bob haircut framing her composed, powerful face.
"Please be seated," Mariana commanded quietly, her voice echoing with absolute authority across the silent room.
Senior Director Henderson, who had once backed Richard's reckless expansions, cleared his throat nervously.
"Ms. Vance... we have reviewed the forensic audits. The board is entirely at your disposal," Henderson stammered politely.
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Mariana rested her hands flat on the polished table, her piercing gaze locking onto every executive in the room.
"Good. Because the era of corruption, intimidation, and mismanagement in this company ends today," Mariana declared firmly.
