Chapter 11 - The Queen on the Board

Richard felt as though the floor had collapsed beneath him once again.
"You're lying to save yourself," Richard said, refusing to believe her.
"Am I?" Victoria countered with a cold grin.
"Who showed up at the party with a perfect smartwatch feed?" Victoria asked.
"Who knew the exact moment Julian would make his move?" Victoria pressed.
"Who knew about the hidden cipher inside your ring?" Victoria added triumphantly.
Richard remembered Eleanor's flawless timing and her cool composure under gunfire.
"She used us both, Richard," Victoria stated, her smile vanishing into pure bitterness.
"Julian was just her puppet to tear down Vance Enterprises from the inside," Victoria explained.
"And you were the final piece of evidence she needed to seize total control," Victoria added.
Richard slammed his fists onto the counter, cracking the thick plastic panel.
"Where is she now?" Richard demanded through gritted teeth.
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Victoria leaned back in her chair, a sinister smile creeping back across her lips.
"She's sitting in your executive office, wearing your legacy," Victoria answered.