Chapter 10 - THE CLEANSE
Victoria opened her laptop, projecting a detailed financial audit onto the massive smart-screen mounted on the boardroom wall.
"Effective immediately, every executive who participated in Julian's unauthorized asset-stripping scheme is suspended pending criminal investigation," Victoria announced.
Gasps of outrage and panic broke out among three board members sitting near the center of the table.
"You can't suspend half the board without a formal shareholder vote! The SEC will investigate this tyranny!" one defiant director shouted.
Marcus stepped forward, dropping a thick manila folder in front of the shouting director with a heavy thump.
"The SEC is already investigating, Mr. Davis. But they're investigating your offshore accounts in the Cayman Islands," Marcus replied smoothly.
Director Davis froze, his mouth opening and closing like a fish out of water as he stared at the printed bank records.
"How... how did you get those?" Davis whispered in sheer horror, realizing the trap had been sprung long before tonight.
"Victoria is always three steps ahead of disloyalty," Marcus answered, stepping back into his professional stance.
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Victoria looked across the table, her expression devoid of any human empathy for the corrupt men before her.
"You have twenty-four hours to clear your desks and hand over your security badges," Victoria instructed with absolute finality.
