A video appeared on the screens.
Security footage.
It showed Marcus inside Dr. Sarah Caldwell’s research lab, physically removing hard drives. The timestamp was from two years earlier.
“You stole the core technology of this company,” Elena said, addressing the horrified board members. “You defrauded investors. You defrauded your wife. And you tried to defraud the one man who could buy and sell you ten times over.”
Marcus turned to Arthur, now desperate.
“Arthur—Mr. Penhaligon—please. This is just business. We can fix this. I can explain. The valuation is still—”
“The valuation is zero,” Arthur said coldly.
“Helios Global withdraws its offer. However, we are acquiring the debt. Which means, effectively…”
He gestured around the room.
“I own this building. And I own you.”
Arthur turned toward the board.
“I dissolve this board immediately. I’m installing an interim CEO to navigate bankruptcy and criminal proceedings.”
“Who?” the corrupt chairman asked, trembling.
Arthur pointed to his daughter.
“Elena.”
Marcus laughed—a sharp, hysterical sound.
“Her? She’s nothing! She’s small!”
Elena walked around the table until she stood directly in front of her ex-husband.
She did not look small.