Chapter 10 - Unlocking the heavy oak doors of the master study to discover confidential financial records proving the absolute corruption of the entire corporate board.
Arthur pushed open the heavy oak doors of the master study, stepping into the dimly lit sanctuary of his family history.
He walked directly toward the antique mahogany desk, inserting a brass key into the hidden side panel drawer.
The wooden compartment slid open smoothly, revealing a stack of confidential financial audits and offshore banking ledgers.
These documents detailed how Julian and three corrupt board members had systematically looted the company pension funds.
They had planned to force a hostile takeover by bankrupting Sterling Enterprises while Evelyn was trapped abroad.
Arthur flipped through the pages, his eyes scanning the forged signatures and unauthorized wire transfer receipts.
The ambition of lesser men always blinded them to the sheer, overwhelming power of an empire built on blood and steel.
A soft knock echoed at the study door before it swung open to reveal Evelyn standing on the threshold.
She had changed into a comfortable cream cashmere sweater and dark trousers, though her eyes still carried a haunted look.
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"Dad? Marcus said the federal police are downstairs," Evelyn said softly, stepping into the warm room.
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