Chapter 3
By Monday morning, the viral video of the wedding slap and subsequent federal arrest was trending across every major platform. Cable news networks ran non-stop coverage, dissecting the downfall of one of New York's most arrogant socialites.
Inside the executive boardroom on the 70th floor of Vantage Corporation, Claire sat at the head of the mahogany table. She wore a sharp charcoal pantsuit, projecting the fierce, unyielding authority of a true corporate monarch.
Ethan sat to her right, reviewing the consolidated audit reports of Vanessa’s shell companies in the Cayman Islands. "Every single asset has been successfully recovered and redirected back into our public development funds," Ethan reported.
Claire's phone buzzed with an encrypted message from the Department of Justice financial crimes division. "The grand jury has formally indicted Vanessa on all forty-two counts of federal racketeering," Claire announced calmly.
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The senior vice presidents around the table exchanged nervous glances, realizing the new leadership was entirely untouchable. Claire stood up, walking toward the floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the bustling Manhattan financial district.
"Let this serve as a permanent reminder to anyone who thinks they can subvert our enterprise from within," Claire stated. The American flag reflected in the glass beside her stood tall and steady against the morning wind.
