Chapter 5 - Watching privileged billionaires panic instantly as millions of dollars vanish from their secret accounts following one quiet phone call made in the falling snow storm.
Inside the opulent foyer of the mansion, Richard poured himself a glass of expensive scotch from the crystal decanter on the sideboard.
"Well, that unpleasantness is finally over; now we can finalize the corporate merger without her interference," Richard remarked smugly.
Margaret smiled, swirling her champagne flute while adjusting her pearl necklace under the warm glow of the crystal chandelier.
Suddenly, both of their expensive smartphones buzzed simultaneously with a harsh, discordant chime echoing off the marble walls.
Richard pulled his phone from his charcoal grey suit pocket, unlocking the screen to check the urgent push notifications.
"What is this? All three corporate accounts show a zero balance status," Richard muttered, his face turning instantly pale.
Margaret dropped her champagne flute onto the marble floor, shattering the crystal into a thousand glittering pieces.
"My personal trust account is frozen too! The Swiss bank rejected my wire transfer request!" Margaret shrieked in absolute terror.
The glowing phone screens illuminated their widening eyes as the reality of total financial destruction sank into their bones.
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