Chapter 32 - The Geneva Summit
The grand convention hall of the Palais des Nations in Geneva was bathed in brilliant chandelier light, filled with hundreds of international investors, corporate magnates, and political dignitaries.
Claire stood at the central podium, her presence commanding absolute silence across the vast auditorium. Dressed in an immaculate ivory pantsuit, she radiated an aura of unyielding authority and visionary leadership.
"For decades, global real estate has been treated as a chessboard for hidden syndicates and speculative parasites," Claire’s voice echoed clearly through the state-of-the-art sound system. "They built empires on corporate espionage, blackmail, and shadows. But those days are over. Whitmore Holdings stands as living proof that transparency, sustainability, and absolute ethical integrity are the only foundations that endure."
A wave of thunderous applause rippled through the audience. Flashbulbs flared from the press gallery, capturing the picture of a global icon who had redefined corporate power.
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From the VIP balcony overlooking the hall, a lone figure in a charcoal bespoke suit watched with a cold, unblinking stare. It was Viktor Vance—no relation to Arthur or Julian, but rather the estranged younger brother of Thomas Sterling and the true financial mastermind behind the newly emerged Helvetia network.
Viktor raised a crystal glass of champagne to his lips, a sinister smirk playing across his lips. "Enjoy your applause, Claire," he murmured softly to himself. "Your empire is built on glass, and I brought the stones."
