Chapter 6 - The True Owner
Panic erupted at the defense table. Julian’s lead attorney frantically whispered in his ear, his face pale.
"It's a lie!" Julian shouted, pointing at me. "She forged that data! I am the majority shareholder of Vance Vanguard! I control the board!"
My elderly lawyer finally stood up, opening a worn leather briefcase. "Actually, Mr. Vance, you don't."
He handed a heavy, notarized document to the judge.
"Five years ago," my lawyer explained calmly, "Vance Vanguard faced bankruptcy. A private holding company bought the debt and restructured the voting shares. Mr. Vance assumed the holding company was a blind trust. It was not. It was owned by my client's grandfather, who transferred 51% of the irrevocable voting rights to Elena Vance."
Julian froze, the blood completely draining from his face.
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"What does that mean?" Julian choked out.
I stood up, buttoning my white blazer. "It means you don't own the company, Julian. I do. You were just an employee. And as the majority shareholder, I am officially firing you for gross financial misconduct."
