Chapter 2: Veronica's Last Gamble
Chapter 2: Veronica's Last Gamble
Veronica refused to accept reality.
She stormed into Elena's office later that afternoon without permission.
"I'll pay you."
"I'll apologize."
"I'll disappear."
"Just stop this."
Elena continued signing documents without looking up.
"You still think this is about revenge."
Veronica slammed both hands onto the desk.
"You've already won!"
"What more do you want?"
Elena finally lifted her eyes.
"I want accountability."
She pressed a button beneath her desk.
The office doors opened.
Two investigators entered carrying sealed evidence boxes.
One placed several photographs in front of Veronica.
Luxury vacations.
Hidden bank transfers.
Expensive jewelry purchased with diverted corporate funds.
Every receipt bore Veronica's signature.
Her confidence disappeared.
"You've been stealing too," one investigator said calmly.
Veronica staggered backward.
"I didn't know..."
Elena interrupted softly.
"That excuse stopped working the moment you spent the money."
Minutes later, Veronica left the headquarters wearing handcuffs.
Television cameras captured every step.
The woman who had mocked Elena's simple clothes now hid her face from the world.
Inside the building, not a single employee applauded.
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Justice required no celebration.
Only truth.
