Chapter 19 - The Blackmail Ultimatum

While Ryan was unconscious in recovery, Amber arrived at the hospital guarded by four heavy private security men.
She walked straight into the private floor lounge where Emily was watching over Noah.
"You think you've won, don't you, Emily?" Amber said, tossing a manila envelope onto the glass coffee table.
Emily didn't flinch, her expression remaining composed and distant. "You should be running from the FBI, Amber."
"The FBI won't touch me because I hold the patent rights to Vance Enterprises' primary technology," Amber taunted.
"If Ryan doesn't sign this transfer contract by noon tomorrow, I file for corporate bankruptcy and ruin his life's work."
Emily picked up the documents, skimming through the aggressive liquidation clauses.
"You really are a parasite, aren't you?" Emily remarked, her eyes flashing with dangerous contempt.
"I am a survivor, Emily," Amber laughed cruel. "Give Ryan the paper when he wakes up."
Amber turned on her high heels and walked away down the sterile hallway.
Emily pulled out her encrypted satellite phone and dialed Marcus Blake immediately.
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"Marcus," Emily commanded coldly. "Initiate Project Nemesis. It's time to end the Sterling family permanently."
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