Chapter 1: The Chairwoman's First Order
Chapter 1: The Chairwoman's First Order
Silence spread across the marble lobby.
The security guard's face turned pale as he realized who the young woman truly was.
"I... I'm terribly sorry, Madam Chairwoman," he stammered, lowering his head.
The woman smiled gently.
"You were only doing your job."
Her calm response surprised everyone even more than her identity.
The bank's CEO, Richard Lawson, respectfully guided her toward the private executive elevator.
"This way, Madam Evelyn."
As the doors closed, the curious whispers behind them only grew louder.
"She's the owner?"
"I thought she was just another customer."
"Why would a billionaire dress like that?"
Inside the executive boardroom, twelve directors immediately stood.
Some had never met Evelyn Carter in person.
Three years earlier, after inheriting Carter Financial Group from her late grandfather, she had refused publicity, avoiding interviews, magazine covers, and social media.
Most employees only knew her through signatures on official documents.
Today was the first time many had seen the woman whose name appeared on every annual report.
Evelyn placed her handbag on the conference table.
"I didn't come for introductions."
The room became still.
"I came because someone has been stealing from this bank."
Every director exchanged nervous glances.
Richard swallowed hard.
"The internal audit hasn't reported—"
"I know."
She interrupted quietly.
"Because the audit department has been compromised."
Then she slid several folders across the table.
Every page contained evidence.
Hidden accounts.
Fake investment companies.
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Millions of dollars transferred overseas.
Someone inside the room suddenly began sweating.
