Chapter 4: The Final Humiliation
Victoria Whitmore’s life didn't just end in that boardroom; it was erased. As the news of the founder’s return hit the wires, the stock price of Sterling-Whitmore plummeted, then stabilized under the announcement of Elena’s return.
By noon, Victoria was escorted out of the building. Her car, her credit cards, and her access to the corporate accounts had been revoked. She stood on the sidewalk, the same sidewalk where she had laughed at Elena just 24 hours prior.
She turned to see Elena watching her from the executive office window. Victoria tried to run toward the building, to scream, to make a scene, but a fleet of black sedans pulled up. Her own lawyers stepped out, not to help her, but to serve her with a lawsuit from the board for embezzlement and gross negligence.
Elena watched from above. There was no joy in the destruction, only the cold satisfaction of justice. She had protected her son, she had reclaimed her life, and she had shown that money might buy luxury, but it couldn't buy character.
Leo walked into the office, his school uniform neatly pressed. He stood beside his mother, looking down at the street.
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"Is she gone, Mommy?" he asked.
"Yes, Leo," Elena said, pulling him close. "She’s gone. And she can never hurt us again."
