They Tried to Push a Sterling Into the Dark

PART 4: The Collapse of an Empire

Dominic frantically glanced around the room, acutely aware of the hundreds of flashing cameras and staring board members. He stepped toward me, lowering his voice to a desperate, furious whisper.

“Vivienne, you have completely lost your mind. Go home. We’ll handle the divorce papers privately. If you cause a scene tonight, I’ll make sure the courts give you absolutely zero child support.

I’m the Executive VP of this firm, and my new father-in-law sits on the board of Sterling Capital. You’re a common public school teacher. You cannot defeat me.”

I let out a low, cold laugh that made Dominic’s mother flinch. “Your new father-in-law sits on the board of Sterling Capital?”

“Yes!” Dominic snapped, regaining his arrogance. “He controls the shadow funding that keeps this entire company alive. One word from him, and your life will be dismantled.”

“Then I suggest you look toward the main entrance, Dominic,” I replied smoothly.