I never told my family I was the anonymous buyer behind the $200 million deal!

Leo stared at her, stunned.

Madeline lunged for my phone, panic stripping away her composure—but Julian stepped forward, blocking her.

“The acquisition closed at six,” he said calmly. “Aura Design now belongs to Vane-Global’s majority shareholder.”

He turned to the guests. “Allow me to introduce the CEO.”

Madeline’s face went white.

“Chloe?” she whispered. “You’re nobody.”

“I didn’t buy your company because it was successful,” I said. “I bought it because I needed the authority to remove you.”

Two men stepped forward—not her security.

Mine.

“Madeline Vane,” one said flatly. “You are relieved of your position, effective immediately.”

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