Chapter 14 - Defying five years of complete paralysis a resilient CEO takes his first agonizing step away from a black wheelchair to reclaim his stolen empire today.
Richard cursed, pulling his hand back from the console just as Agent Miller rushed into the bunker with his weapon raised.
"Federal agents! Put your hands behind your head where I can see them immediately, Richard Vance!" Miller commanded firmly.
Richard glared at Julian with pure venom, realizing his multi-year international conspiracy had completely unraveled around him.
"You think arresting me saves your empire, Julian? The board of directors signed away your voting rights hours ago," Richard mocked.
"Not according to the emergency family trust bylaws that require my physical signature and uncompromised health," Julian countered smoothly.
He walked over to the main console, pressing his thumb against the biometric scanner to lock out Richard's administrative privileges.
The wall monitors flashed green as the Sterling enterprise assets were instantly restored to Julian's sole legal ownership and control.
Richard was hauled out of the bunker in heavy steel handcuffs, screaming obscenities as the heavy titanium doors closed behind him.
Julian turned around, walking back toward the elevator lift with steady, confident strides that proved his paralysis was officially history.
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Little Lily was waiting at the top of the staircase, holding the silver water basin in her small hands with a bright, radiant smile.
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