Chapter 7 - Mr. Vance Offers Eleanor A Dangerous Way Out
The ballroom was virtually silent as the last echoes of Richard’s desperate shouts faded down the hallway.
Mr. Vance turned back toward Eleanor, offering her a calm, reassuring smile amidst the lingering chaos.
“You don't have to stay in this city a moment longer if you don't wish to, Eleanor,” Vance said quietly.
“What happens now?” Eleanor asked, clutching the manila envelope tightly against her chest.
“Now, we dismantle the Sterling holding corporation and return every stolen asset to its rightful heirs.”
“And Richard?”
“Richard will spend the next ten to fifteen years discovering what it's like to have absolutely nothing.”
Eleanor looked out across the sea of wealthy guests who had laughed at her humiliation just minutes ago.
None of them dared to meet her eyes anymore; they were too busy checking their phones for crashing stock prices.
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“I want to help you take them down,” Eleanor said firmly, her voice losing all its previous hesitation.
Mr. Vance nodded approvingly. “I was hoping you’d say that. Welcome back to the war, Eleanor.”
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