Novel

Chapter 11: The Cost of Truth

Elara asserts her dominance over the board by securing control of the raw audit logs, effectively becoming the architect of the Vane empire's future. After receiving a cryptic warning from Clara's contact, she and Julian retreat to the suite, where the power dynamic shifts permanently: Elara chooses to remain not as a protected pawn, but as a partner who holds the leverage to control the Vane legacy.