Chapter 4 - THE EMPRESS DETHRONED
Victoria’s manic facade completely shattered, her face turning an unhealthy shade of pale as she realized her entire inheritance was vanishing.
"You can't do this! I am the sole heir! I ran this company while you were locked in your estate!" Victoria shrieked furiously.
Arthur slowly stood up to his full height, leaning heavily on a security guard's shoulder while glaring down at his arrogant granddaughter.
"Security, escort Miss Vance off the premises immediately and revoke all corporate access codes," Arthur ordered coldly.
Two muscular security guards immediately stepped forward, grabbing Victoria by her expensive sapphire blue sleeves despite her violent thrashing.
"Let go of me, you pathetic peasants! You'll pay for this!" Victoria screamed as she was dragged backward across the gleaming marble lobby.
Her heavy diamond necklace caught the overhead lights, sparkling viciously before disappearing through the revolving glass doors.
A collective sigh of relief rippled through the gathered crowd of employees who had suffered under Victoria's tyranny for years.
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Arthur turned back to Chloe, offering his weathered hand to help her up from the cold floor.
"Welcome home, my daughter," Arthur whispered softly, pulling the bewildered young worker into a tight, protective embrace.
