Chapter 6 - The Unraveling
Rosa drifted toward the media booth at the side of the ballroom, where technician racks were routing live video feeds for the gala's press broadcast. She noticed a man wearing a waiter’s uniform setting down a heavy leather case behind the main projection control desk.
"Marcus," Rosa murmured into her hidden lapel mic. "Stage left, near the press balcony. A waiter just dropped a transmitter box into the main AV hub. It’s the same casing style as the power supply inside the penthouse vent."
"Copy that," Marcus replied over the comms. "He's trying to hijack the main display system to play the leaked surveillance footage live to the entire room if Sebastian refuses to sign."
Arthur was planning a public execution of their reputations—a scorched-earth tactic to instantly destroy the Kline family's standing and force a fire-sale of their assets.
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Sebastian took Victoria by the hand and stepped up to the main stage microphone, interrupting the scheduled orchestra performance. The chatter in the ballroom slowly died down as hundreds of wealthy guests turned their attention toward the young, powerful couple.
"Good evening, ladies and gentlemen," Sebastian's voice boomed softly over the acoustic speakers. "Before we begin tonight's charity auction, my fiancée and I have a special presentation regarding integrity, transparency, and the hidden price of privacy."
