Chapter 13 - The Fractured Boardroom
Within days, Victoria's threats manifested. A massive media smear campaign hit the press, accusing the Costa Foundation of being a front for international tax evasion. The board of directors panic-swapped, and the city council began freezing the foundation’s community development funds.
Gabriel worked around the clock, his old corporate ruthless instincts kicking in. "Marcus," he commanded his head of security, "I want a full asset trace on Victoria Bianchi. Find out who is funding her legal team in the US. She didn't do this alone."
Meanwhile, Norah faced her own battle. Clara, who was managing the legal assistance wing of the foundation, discovered that someone had hacked their private database, stealing the identities of the vulnerable women they protected.
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"Norah, they are threatening to expose our clients' locations to their abusers if we don't back down," Clara said, trembling.
Norah gripped the edge of the desk, realizing that the Syndicate wasn't just fighting for money—they were trying to break Gabriel by destroying everything he loved.
