Chapter 5 - The Handyman’s Counter-AttackAt 1:45 p.m., the annual general meeting of the Blackwell Health Holdings Board of Directors was in full session on the top floor of the 5th Avenue tower.
Over forty major shareholders, institutional investors, and regional directors sat around the horseshoe-shaped gallery, listening to Charles Blackwell—Evan’s father and the billionaire founder of the firm—give his annual opening remarks.
“In conclusion,” Charles declared, adjusting his gold spectacles, “our expansion into regional software management promises twenty percent dividend growth this quarter...”
Suddenly, the heavy oak doors at the back of the auditorium swung open.
Every head turned.
Owen Parker walked into the room, wearing his simple grey work suit. Beside him walked Harper Bennett, dressed in a sharp black blazer, her head held high and her eyes clear and unwavering.
Evan Blackwell, sitting in the front row next to his father, stood up instantly, his face turning dark with rage.
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“Security!” Evan yelled, pointing an angry finger at the aisle. “Remove these people immediately! They are under federal investigation for corporate theft!”
Two security guards moved forward, but Owen stepped directly up to the main audio-visual podium at the center of the hall, plugging his USB drive into the master projection console before anyone could stop him.
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