Following the court victory, Marcus visited the corporate office downtown the next morning.
He walked into the top-floor executive boardroom where the board of directors sat waiting.
Victoria was sitting at the end of the long glass table holding her belongings.
Marcus: Good morning, everyone, thank you for meeting with me on short notice.
Board Member: We read the court ruling, Marcus, and we fully support your leadership.
Victoria stood up slowly, her hands trembling with a mix of fury and fear.
Victoria: You cannot kick me off the corporate board of directors, Marcus!
Marcus: The board bylaws state that anyone convicted of financial fraud must resign.
He placed a clean legal notice onto the glass table directly in front of her.
Marcus: Sign the official resignation papers now, or face immediate criminal charges.
Victoria: You are taking away my entire career and my social status!
Marcus: You chose money over family, Victoria, and this is the direct result.
The board members remained silent, watching the sharp exchange without saying a word.
Victoria realized that nobody in the entire room was going to help her now.
She picked up the expensive pen and signed her name on the dotted line quickly.
Victoria: I hope you are happy with what you have done to me today.
Marcus: I am simply protecting my daughter's rightful future, nothing more.
She picked up her leather handbag and walked toward the heavy glass exit doors.
Before stepping out, she turned around to look at Marcus one last cold time.
Victoria: You won this round, but you will always remember what happened here.
Marcus: Goodbye, Victoria, I wish you peace in your new quiet life.
The heavy glass door clicked shut behind her, ending her era in the company.
The board members stood up and offered Marcus warm handshakes around the room.
Board Member: Welcome to your new position as Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Vance.
Marcus: Thank you, let's build a honest future for everyone in this firm.