Chapter 10 - THE BOARDROOM SEIZURE
The following Monday, the Wall Street stock market opened to unprecedented volatility as Sterling Global shares tumbled by forty percent.
Inside the executive boardroom, twelve board members sat in anxious silence, waiting for the emergency restructuring meeting to begin.
The door swung open, and Carter walked in alongside his court-appointed defense attorney, attempting to project a sense of power.
"I still hold executive privilege until the criminal trial begins!" Carter declared, slamming his briefcase onto the table.
Before any board member could reply, the adjacent double doors opened, revealing Eleanor alongside federal prosecutors and SEC regulators.
"As majority shareholder, I have officially called for an immediate vote of no confidence," Eleanor announced, taking the lead seat at the table.
Every single board member raised their hand in favor of Eleanor's motion, completely stripping Carter of his CEO title.
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"You can't do this to me!" Carter shouted, his attorney grabbing his arm to keep him from stepping toward the table.
"You are officially terminated from Sterling Global, Mr. Sterling," the SEC lead representative stated coldly. "Please clear out your locker within thirty minutes."
