Chapter 16 - The Setup
Claire and Marcus laid a trap. They leaked a false rumor through a compromised board secretary, indicating that Claire would be attending an exclusive private meeting alone at the Apex penthouse lounge late that evening to sign confidential settlement papers.
As expected, Richard Vance took the bait. Driven by revenge and desperate to force Claire into handing over her executive shares, he bypassed building security using an old contractor keycard he had illegally retained.
The penthouse lounge was dimly lit, overlooking the glittering skyline of New York. Snow swirled heavily against the floor-to-ceiling glass windows.
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Richard stepped out of the elevator, a dark sneer twisting his face as he saw Claire standing near the window, holding a glass of wine.
"Did you really think you could win, Claire?" Richard hissed, stepping closer. "You owe your entire career to me!"
