I also retained the intellectual-property rights to the proprietary modular designs your firm uses for every major contract.”

Damon’s face went entirely slack, the blood draining from his cheeks. “No… that was just collateral. That was supposed to transfer back when I paid off the loan.”

“You stopped making payments eighteen months ago,” I reminded him coldly. “Claiming ‘cash flow issues.’ Legally, my holding company is the majority shareholder.

And as the majority shareholder, effective Monday morning, I am liquidating the assets, freezing the operational accounts, and firing the CEO.”

“You can’t do that!” he roared, lunging half a step forward before my father and two of my uncles instantly stepped between us.

“I already have,” I said softly, looking past my father’s shoulder. “You used my home as a hotel for your affair. You used my money to fund your escape.