Chapter 5 - The Laurent Empire StrikesBefore Mason could process Isabella’s confession, bright headlights swept across the fogged windows of the garage doors. Two heavy black SUVs pulled into the gravel driveway.
Isabella turned pale. “They followed me.”
Four men in tailored dark suits stepped out into the rain, led by Richard Sterling—the cutthroat Vice President of Laurent International’s real estate division. Sterling pushed open the side door of the garage without knocking, holding a leather briefcase.
“Isabella,” Sterling said with a smooth, cold smile. “We tracked your GPS. The board was concerned when you vanished right before the Crestfall acquisition vote.”
“This is private property, Sterling. Get out,” Mason commanded, stepping firmly between Sterling and Isabella.
Sterling looked Mason up and down with dismissive disdain. “Ah, Mr. Carter. The local grease monkey. You’re standing on Laurent property now. Here is your final eviction notice. You have forty-eight hours to clear out your equipment.”
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“He has thirty days by state law, Richard!” Isabella snapped, her corporate dominance flashing back. “And as CEO, I have not authorized this foreclosure.”
Sterling’s smile turned malicious. “As of three hours ago, the board held an emergency session in Manhattan. Due to your conflict of interest, you’ve been temporarily suspended from executive voting rights. The property is being seized.”
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