Chapter 9 - The Brothers Take Full Control Now
Julian accepted a digital tablet handed to him by the federal agent, scrolling through the newly updated corporate registry.
“Effective thirty seconds ago, the board of directors has voted unanimously to remove Adrian Cole as CEO of Cole Holdings,” Julian announced.
“You can't do that! The shareholders would never allow it!” Adrian screamed, lunging forward before two federal marshals pinned him.
“We own seventy-one percent of the voting shares through family-held trusts you legally signed away in your prenuptial agreement,” Lucas said.
Adrian froze instantly, a cold wave of realization washing over him as he remembered signing hundreds of pages without reading them.
“You... you planned this,” Adrian breathed, staring at Evelyn with eyes filled with absolute terror and betrayal.
“I gave you eleven years to grow up, Adrian, and every single day you chose cruelty instead,” Evelyn said quietly from her seat.
She stood up slowly, the wool overcoat draped across her shoulders, her posture straight and unbroken despite the pain.
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Julian wrapped a protective arm around her waist, guiding her away from the chaos toward the waiting convoy outside.
“Let’s go home, Evie; grandmother’s estate is waiting for you, and these parasites have zero business keeping you here,” Julian said softly.
