Chapter 9 - THE MIDNIGHT CALL
Mariana held the sleek smartphone tightly to her ear, listening to the muffled ringing tone through the encrypted speaker.
A subtle, cold smirk slowly formed on her lips, cutting through the shadows of the backseat.
"Miss Mariana," a calm, authoritative male voice answered on the first ring from the Washington D.C. office.
"It's time," Mariana stated simply, her voice devoid of any warmth or hesitation.
"The lawyers have activated all the prenuptial and corporate asset clauses simultaneously, as you instructed."
"Are the federal freeze orders in place across all Vance-Sterling accounts?" Mariana asked coldly.
"Yes, Ma'am. As of twelve seconds ago, your husband's personal cards, trust funds, and corporate lines are locked."
A sharp cinematic hit played softly in the background of the secure line, signaling the completion of phase one.
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"Good. Let the board know I will be taking my seat at the head of the table tomorrow morning," Mariana commanded.
"Understood, Boss. Welcome back," the lawyer replied before the line clicked shut into abrupt silence.
