Chapter 13 - THE PRESS CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT
By noon, the financial district of Manhattan was buzzing with frantic media activity and camera crews.
Giant digital news tickers across Wall Street flashed a breaking headline that stunned the global market.
Vance Global Holdings Announces Immediate Hostile Takeover and Asset Seizure of Sterling Enterprises.
Cable news networks abruptly cut away from scheduled programming to broadcast live aerial footage of the Sterling towers.
Federal marshals could be seen walking into the lobby with boxes, executing court-ordered asset freezes.
Inside her private corner office overlooking the city, Chloe watched the broadcast with calm serenity.
Arthur walked in carrying two cups of hot coffee, handing one to his daughter with an approving nod.
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"The board just unanimously voted to approve your emergency restructuring plan, Chloe," Arthur reported.
"Let them watch, Dad. This is only the beginning of what they deserve," Chloe replied coldly.
