Chapter 11 - Facing The Aggressive Wall Street Media Storm
By Wednesday morning, news of Grant Holloway's federal arrest and the Mercer takeover exploded across major national financial news outlets. Reporters from the Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, and CNBC crowded around the steps of the Mercer headquarters, clamoring for a statement.
Claire stepped out onto the marble plaza wearing dark sunglasses, surrounded by a fleet of corporate security officers and legal advisors. Cameras flashed blindingly in her face as reporters shouted questions about the multi-billion-dollar fraud scandal.
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"Ms. Mercer! Did you know your husband was embezzling funds from your late mother's trust?" a lead reporter yelled into the crowd. Claire stopped at the foot of the stairs, turning slowly to face the wall of cameras with serene, absolute confidence.
"My late mother built this enterprise on integrity and strength," Claire answered into the microphones, her voice echoing across the plaza. "Those who mistook our quiet dignity for weakness are currently discovering how severe that mistake truly was."
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