Chapter 25 - The Architect's Strike
While Elena fought the legal battles in the boardroom, Thomas launched his own quiet offensive.
As an elite architect and urban developer, Thomas had access to city planning records, real estate shell companies, and international zoning permits.
He spent three sleepless nights in his home office, analyzing the European holding companies Sebastian used to build his fortune.
On the fourth night, Thomas found the crack in the armor.
Elena walked into the office, wrapping her arms around Thomas's neck from behind.
"You need to sleep, my love," she whispered, kissing his cheek.
"Look at this," Thomas said, pointing to a complex web of transactions on his glowing monitor.
"Sebastian didn't just make his money in European real estate."
"He has been using a massive network of shell companies to launder money for sanctioned oligarchs."
Elena’s eyes widened as she leaned in to read the highlighted documents.
"He used the original 1985 Sterling charter to legitimize the shell companies," Thomas explained, his brilliant mind connecting the invisible dots.
"If we expose this, we don't just get him removed from the board."
"He will be arrested for international money laundering and violating federal sanctions."
Elena looked at her husband, a surge of overwhelming love and absolute awe washing over her.
Julian had always been intimidated by her success, constantly trying to tear her down to make himself feel taller.
Thomas didn't compete with her; he stood beside her, handing her the weapons to win.
"Package it," Elena said, a fierce, triumphant smile breaking across her face.
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"Send it to the FBI, Interpol, and every major financial regulator in Europe."
"Let's see how much power his veto holds from a federal holding cell."
