Chapter 7 - The Boardroom Coup
On the 70th floor, the boardroom was tense. Twelve of the most powerful executives in the world sat around a sprawling glass table.
Clara stood at the head, looking immaculate.
"Arthur's death was a tragedy," Clara lied smoothly, sliding a stack of contracts across the table. "But his vision remains. By signing this merger today, we consolidate Sterling Industries and protect it from the volatile market."
"What about the allegations?" one board member asked nervously. "The recording at the trial?"
"A deep fake," Clara dismissed with a wave of her hand. "Fabricated by a disgruntled, murderous nanny. The police are already dropping the charges."
She handed a gold pen to the Chairman. "Sign the paper, Marcus. Let's make history."
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Marcus hesitated, the tip of the pen hovering over the signature line.
Suddenly, the power in the boardroom flickered. The digital security locks on the heavy mahogany doors disengaged with a loud clack.
