Chapter 16 - Reviewing the Trust Documents
While the media circus raged outside, Elena sat in her executive corner office overlooking the Boston skyline.
Marcus Vane walked in quietly, placing a final set of audited financial reports onto her polished mahogany desk.
“All vendor contracts have been settled, the fraudulent charges have been recovered, and the estate is fully secured,” Marcus reported.
“Thank you, Marcus; I appreciate your discretion and prompt action throughout this ordeal,” Elena said, looking up with a warm smile.
“What are your plans for the rest of the weekend, Elena? You earned a very long vacation,” Marcus suggested politely.
“I’m catching a private flight to Zurich tonight to meet with my father’s corporate associates,” Elena replied calmly.
Marcus raised an eyebrow in surprise, knowing the history of the Sterling family dynasty and its hidden international ties.
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“Tell me you’re done fighting corporate battles for at least a month,” Marcus chuckled, walking toward the office door.
“Only until the next person mistakes my kindness for weakness,” Elena smiled, turning back toward her computer screens.
