Chapter 5 - The Stolen Millions
The financial audit revealed a sophisticated embezzlement network operating directly under the radar of the regional compliance board.
Over eight million dollars had been funneled through offshore shell corporations registered in the Cayman Islands over the last eighteen months alone.
"Look at these vendor invoices, Marcus," Victoria pointed at the screen, highlighting a series of fraudulent maintenance contracts.
"Every single fake invoice was co-signed by Brandon Ross and approved directly by Uncle Gregory," she noted grimly.
Marcus leaned over the desk, his jaw setting tight as he recognized the high-stakes corporate treason taking place within the family dynasty.
"Gregory is attempting to bleed the hotel chain dry before your father's estate can be fully audited," Marcus concluded gravely.
Suddenly, the encrypted line on Victoria's desk phone began to ring, its crimson indicator light flashing insistently in the quiet room.
Victoria picked up the receiver, placing it on speaker mode while Marcus monitored the signal origin on his tablet.
"Hello, Victoria," a smooth, arrogant voice echoed through the speaker, unmistakably belonging to her uncle, Gregory Sterling.
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"I hear you made quite a dramatic scene in my lobby this morning, my dear niece," Gregory said with a cold, mocking chuckle.
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