Chapter 22 - THE EUROPEAN ARBITRATION
In September, an aggressive foreign investment firm based in Frankfurt filed an emergency international arbitration claim.
The firm claimed that Jonathan’s late father had pledged forty percent of Sterling Enterprises as collateral for a 1995 loan.
If the claim was upheld, Jonathan would be forced to surrender voting control of his global corporate holdings.
"This claim is based on forged signatures, Jonathan," Chief Attorney Miller reported inside the mansion library.
"Who is behind the Frankfurt investment firm?" Jonathan asked, standing by the window with a cold, focused expression.
"A secret trust managed by Victoria Thorne... Emily's mother!" Miller revealed grimly.
Jonathan realized that Emily's family was attempting a final, desperate corporate revenge strike against his empire.
"Assemble our international legal team immediately," Jonathan commanded quietly. "We fight this in Washington."
He turned to look at Maria, who walked into the library carrying lunch, her presence bringing instant calm to his mind.
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"We face this together, Jonathan," Maria said softly, resting her hand reassuringly on his arm.
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