Chapter 10 - The Empire
The explosion was a final sabotage attempt by Victoria's loyal captain.
Thick smoke billowed from the engine room.
Elena quickly scrambled to her feet.
She ignored Victoria, who was groaning on the floor, and ran to the side railing.
She looked down and saw Leo safely bobbing in the life raft below.
Federal agents boarded the yacht using fast ropes from the helicopters.
They quickly secured the area and slapped heavy steel handcuffs on Victoria.
Elena climbed down the ladder and pulled her crying son into a tight embrace.
The nightmare was finally over.
One month later, the company was fully restored to Elena's control.
Her corrupt father and her treacherous best friend were both in federal prison.
Victoria was facing a life sentence for kidnapping and corporate espionage.
Elena stood in her beautiful new corner office, looking out over the city skyline.
She wore a stunning white suit, representing her new beginning.
Leo was sitting happily on the plush sofa, drawing a picture in his sketchbook.
The retail stores were booming, and her charity foundation had officially launched.
She had fought a brutal war for her legacy, and she had won everything back.
She smiled and walked over to her desk to sign the final victory paperwork.
Suddenly, her private, unlisted desk phone began to ring.
She picked it up and heard a distorted, mechanical voice on the other end.
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"Victoria was just a pawn, Elena," the voice whispered coldly.
"You have absolutely no idea who you just stole this company from."
