Chapter 4 - Discovering the Corporate Contract Loophole
“Nothing has been paid for by you or your family, Ms. Miller; the master contract was held entirely under corporate discretionary courtesy,” Marcus clarified.
The silence in the bridal suite grew so absolute that the hum of the mini-fridge sounded like a roaring engine.
“What are you talking about? My sister handled the planning, but this is my wedding!” Ashley sputtered, her voice rising in pitch.
“Your sister, Elena, is the sole host of record and corporate guarantor for every single square foot of this estate,” Marcus stated flatly.
“She waived her sponsorship rights at 6:00 AM this morning, which legally terminates the venue reservation effective immediately,” he added.
Ashley stood up so fast her velvet stool tipped backward, crashing onto the carpet with a sharp, echoing thud.
“You can’t cancel my wedding! Three hundred guests are arriving in six hours! My parents spent a fortune!” Ashley shrieked hysterically.
“Your parents didn't spend a dime, Ms. Miller; our accounts show a zero-balance payment history for every single member of your family,” Marcus replied.
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“You have twenty minutes to instruct your guests and vendors to clear out of the estate grounds,” Marcus concluded coldly.
Before Ashley could scream another word, the sharp click of a disconnected call buzzed directly into her ear.
