Chapter 13 - Confronting the cowardly executives gathered inside the glass-walled boardroom in downtown Manhattan while city lights flicker through storm clouds high above the harbor.
High above the restless waters of the New York Harbor, the penthouse boardroom of Sterling Enterprises remained brightly lit.
Three remaining board members sat around the massive glass conference table, sweating profusely despite the air conditioning.
They had just received word that Julian and Victoria were in federal custody, and the master server files had vanished.
The elevator doors at the end of the private corridor chimed softly, sliding open with a smooth, pneumatic hiss.
Arthur Sterling stepped out of the elevator, flanked by two federal marshals and his head bodyguard, Marcus.
He wore his charcoal grey tailored suit with a crisp burgundy tie, looking every bit the ruthless titan of industry.
Arthur walked into the boardroom without an invitation, stopping at the head of the glass table to look down at them.
"Good evening, gentlemen. I trust you're enjoying your final hours as directors of this company," Arthur said smoothly.
Director Vance swallowed hard, standing up nervously to adjust his silk tie while trying to maintain his composure.
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"Arthur, this is a misunderstanding! We had no idea Julian was tampering with the offshore accounts!" Vance lied desperately.
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