Chapter 4: The Empire Changes Hands
Chapter 4: The Empire Changes Hands
By sunrise, the news had spread across every financial network.
Marcus Carter removed as CEO.
Emergency board vote unanimous.
Ashford Holdings assumes full control.
Banks froze Marcus's executive credit accounts.
Corporate vehicles were recalled.
His company phone was remotely disabled.
Even the presidential suite he had claimed as his own was no longer available to him.
Meanwhile, Isabella entered the headquarters through the executive entrance for the first time under her own authority.
Employees lined both sides of the lobby.
No applause.
Only respectful silence.
Many lowered their heads.
Several quietly apologized for watching her humiliation without intervening.
Isabella simply nodded.
"I don't need revenge."
She looked around the lobby.
"I need integrity."
Then she announced the first changes.
Every employee would receive better benefits.
Hospitality scholarships would be created in her mother's name.
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Managers who had abused their authority would be dismissed.
The empire would no longer be built on fear.
