Chapter 16
By noon, the news of the Sterling family conspiracy had dominated every major television network in the United States.
Morning talk shows, financial news channels, and true-crime podcasts analyzed every single detail of the case.
Emma’s name had been kept private by the District Attorney’s office to protect her personal safety from media harassment.
However, inside the high-society circles of Manhattan, everyone knew about the brave housekeeper who exposed the bride.
William held an emergency board meeting at Sterling Tower on Wall Street, officially stripping Victoria of all legal claims.
Emma sat beside William’s personal legal team, wearing a sharp navy blue business suit provided by the foundation.
She looked entirely transformed from the woman who had carried champagne trays through the ballroom twelve hours ago.
Yet despite her new position and clean clothes, her eyes remained sharp, vigilant, and constantly watching the doors.
The corporate lawyers presented a comprehensive audit of the Sterling Real Estate Trust’s primary accounts.
Over fifty million dollars had already been wired to an intermediate holding company in Delaware three days before the wedding.
“We can trace the wire, Mr. Sterling,” the lead attorney reported, sliding a paper across the conference table.
“But the recipient entity isn't registered to Victoria Sterling-Lenz.”
Emma leaned forward, looking at the corporate name printed on the financial routing slip:
BLACKWOOD STRATEGIC HOLDINGS LLC.
“Who owns Blackwood?” Emma asked directly.
The lead attorney swallowed hard, exchanging a nervous glance with his senior partner before answering her question.
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“The primary trustee listed on the Delaware registration is your former employer, Emma.”
“Billionaire hedge-fund manager Julian Vance.”
