Chapter 14 - Confronting the arrogant rival kingpin inside his executive boardroom while multi-million-dollar stock portfolios burn on glowing digital screens.
Viktor Vance sat behind an expansive glass desk, swirling expensive scotch in a crystal tumbler while watching live news reports of the raid.
When the heavy boardroom doors were kicked off their hinges with a deafening crash, Viktor didn't even flinch.
He turned his head slowly, watching Samuel Vane step into the room followed by a terrified-looking group of corporate advisors.
"Well, well, well. The ghost of Manhattan decided to pay me a personal visit after all these years," Viktor sneered confidently.
"You burned my estate, you stole my shipping lanes, and you tried to frame my daughter for your crimes," Samuel stated, his voice deadly.
"And what are you going to do about it, Samuel? Shoot me in front of Wall Street? The feds are already tracking your every move," Viktor laughed.
Clara stepped out from behind her father, walking right up to the glass desk and slamming her identification badge down hard.
"You didn't just steal a company, Viktor; you stole my childhood, my mother's life, and every penny of our legitimate inheritance," Clara said.
Viktor's smug smile faltered for a fraction of a second as he looked into the striking eyes of the young woman standing before him.
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"She has your stubborn temper, Samuel; too bad she's about to share your watery grave in the Hudson," Viktor hissed, reaching for a hidden panic button.
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