Chapter 13 - THE AFTERMATH IN THE BOARDROOM
The morning sun cast sharp geometric shadows across the twenty-fifth-floor boardroom of Valle-Host Enterprises.
Charlotte sat at the head of the long mahogany conference table, wearing a sharp charcoal-gray pantsuit and minimal makeup.
The board members sat in tense silence, their briefing folders lying untouched as they awaited her opening remarks.
"Yesterday's incident in the lobby proved that hubris has infected the upper tiers of our corporate culture," Charlotte stated clearly.
She gestured toward the digital display screen behind her, which projected the financial audit logs of Henderson Industries.
"Mr. Henderson's division has been engaging in predatory lending practices against small-scale American manufacturers," she revealed.
The board members gasped quietly, whispering among themselves as the damning evidence scrolled across the giant screen.
"Motion to initiate an immediate federal audit and freeze all Henderson corporate assets," Charlotte commanded, resting her hands flat.
"All in favor?" she asked, fixing her piercing gaze on the terrified vice presidents around the table.
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Every single hand went up instantly without a moment's hesitation or dissent.
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