Chapter 3: The Board’s Secret
"You can't do this!" Richard roared, lunging for the phone, but Elena moved with a terrifying, liquid grace. She stepped back, and two security guards—hired by her, not the company—stepped into the boardroom, blocking his path.
"The board didn't vote you out, Richard," Elena continued, her voice devoid of emotion. "They voted to fire you three hours ago. You were too busy counting the money you thought you had to notice that the SEC audits were already in motion. I didn't just buy the shares. I bought the debt. And your debt is now due."
She tapped her phone once more. A screen on the wall flickered to life, showing a live feed of the firm’s main stock price. It was tanking, and then—abruptly—it halted. A new ticker appeared: Vance Holdings – Under New Management: E. Vance.
