Dominic’s new father-in-law, a wealthy board member named Harrison, nearly fell over his own chair sprinting toward Victor. “Mr. Sterling! Victor! We had no idea you were personally attending the gala tonight.

Please, come join the head table—”

Victor didn’t even look at him. He raised a single hand, and the entire vanguard of security personnel shifted into position, locking down every exit in the penthouse.

“The gala is officially concluded,” Victor announced, his deep baritone cutting through the sound system like a thunderclap. “Vanguard Horizon is currently undergoing an immediate, mandatory federal asset seizure and forensic corporate audit.”

Dominic’s face drained of every drop of color. He scrambled forward, his hands trembling. “Mr. Sterling, sir, there must be some catastrophic misunderstanding!

I am the Executive Vice President. I’ve personally overseen our entire logistics and procurement portfolio for three years. Our numbers are pristine—”