Chapter 9 - The Fall of the Pawn
The auditorium doors burst open. Security personnel entered—but this time, they were escorting detectives from the Financial Crimes Division.
Before the stunned eyes of the national press, the lead detective marched up to the stage. "Alejandro De la Vega, you are under arrest for corporate fraud, embezzlement, tax evasion, and illegal asset stripping."
Stripped of all his arrogance, Alejandro whipped his head around, looking for support from the board members who had just been smiling at him. Every single one of them looked away.
As the officers clicked handcuffs around his wrists, Alejandro leaned toward Valeria, his eyes bloodshot with rage. "You think you've won, you arrogant little bitch?" he hissed. "I just wanted the money. But the people who paid me to get rid of you... they want something much bigger. This isn't over. When I fall, they're coming for you with everything they've got."
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Valeria didn't even flinch as he was dragged away down the center aisle. She turned back to the audience, who stared at her with a mix of shock and reverent awe.
"Ladies and gentlemen," she said calmly. "This meeting is adjourned. Tomorrow morning, we open the market with a brand new strategic roadmap. The company is standing, and I am still at the helm."
