Chapter 9 - Caleb Proves He Holds The Controlling Corporate Shares
Caleb didn't flinch at Richard’s outburst; instead, he pulled a sleek metallic flash drive from his pocket.
He walked over to the antique media console embedded in the mahogany wall, plugging the drive into the master terminal.
The large oil painting above the fireplace slid upward mechanically, revealing a hidden digital projection screen.
Glowing financial charts, notarized stock certificates, and active shareholder registries illuminated the darkened dining room.
“According to Section 4 of the original partnership deed, surviving heirs hold absolute veto power over corporate assets,” Caleb explained.
“That company was liquidated twenty years ago! Those shares are completely worthless!” Richard yelled frantically.
“They were never liquidated, Richard; they were placed into a federal blind trust managed by the Department of Justice,” Caleb countered.
The projection screen flashed bright green, displaying a verified ownership percentage of 51.4 percent in Caleb’s name.
Richard staggered backward, his hands trembling as he realized he was no longer the owner of the empire he controlled.
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“You... you own the majority stake in Boston Maritime,” Richard whispered in absolute horror.
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