Chapter 2 – Locked Out of His Own Empire
Chapter 2 – Locked Out of His Own Empire
The revolving doors closed behind Isabella.
She didn't look back.
Rain began falling across the city as her chauffeur opened the rear door of a black sedan.
Her phone rang before she even sat down.
"The board is assembled," her father said calmly.
"Has Marcus been informed?"
"Not yet."
"Good."
Inside the hotel lobby...
Marcus poured himself a glass of champagne.
He wrapped an arm around his mistress.
"Finally," he laughed.
"No more pretending."
The hotel's General Manager approached hesitantly.
"Mr. Hayes..."
"Corporate headquarters is requesting an emergency conference call."
Marcus rolled his eyes.
"It can wait until morning."
"I'm afraid they said it cannot."
Minutes later...
Every executive monitor inside the hotel's boardroom lit up.
The Chairman appeared on the screen.
"Mr. Hayes."
"Effective immediately, all executive authority granted under your management contract has been suspended pending a board resolution."
Marcus laughed.
"You don't suspend the CEO."
The Chairman remained expressionless.
"No."
"The majority owner does."
A second notification appeared on Marcus's phone.
Executive Access Revoked.
He rushed toward the elevator.
His key card flashed red.
ACCESS DENIED.
Confused, he hurried to the presidential suite.
The electronic lock refused him again.
His mistress stared in disbelief.
"What is happening?"
Before Marcus could answer, two security officers approached.
One respectfully held out his hand.
"Sir..."
"We've been instructed to escort you from the property."
Marcus's smile disappeared.
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For the first time...
He realized someone else had been holding the keys all along.
