Chapter 13 - Chloe’s Accomplice Inside The Corporate Boardroom Is Exposed
Arthur Sterling’s voice on the secure line turned cold and grave as he delivered another devastating piece of news.
“She didn't act alone, Michael; our chief financial officer, Marcus Sterling, authorized the override code from his office terminal,” Arthur said.
“Marcus? He’s been with our family firm for over twenty years; why would he betray us?” Michael demanded angrily.
“Federal investigators found records showing Marcus was laundering money for Uncle Richard’s underground syndicate for a decade,” Arthur explained.
“Issue an immediate termination notice and notify the Securities and Exchange Commission to freeze his assets,” Michael ordered.
“Too late—Marcus boarded a private charter flight out of Van Nuys Airport bound for Geneva ten minutes ago,” Arthur replied.
Michael slammed his fist against the hospital wall, realizing the enemy had penetrated the highest levels of their corporate structure.
“We need an emergency injunction from a federal judge by sunrise to claw back those funds before they vanish into Swiss banks,” Michael urged.
“I’m already drafting the court filings with federal prosecutor Miller; we’ll lock down every remaining asset,” Arthur assured him.
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Michael ended the call, knowing his family's multi-generational industrial empire was teetering on the brink of total collapse.
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