“I apologize for the early hour,” she continued, looking around the room. “But it seems my son has called this meeting under some… delusions.”

A murmur went through the board.

Alexander did not react. He remained standing, his face like stone.

“Let’s begin,” Alexander said.

He tapped a button on the remote control in his hand.

The large projector screen at the end of the room flickered to life.

“I have called this emergency meeting to address a severe breach of fiduciary duty and corporate governance,” Alexander said.

His voice was steady, professional, and completely devoid of emotion.

“As you know, Sterling Holdings operates under a strict code of ethics,” Alexander continued. “Any member of the board or executive team found using corporate assets for personal, illegal activities is subject to immediate removal.”

“Alexander, this is ridiculous,” Victoria said, leaning back in her chair. “If you are going to air your personal grievances, do it on your own time.”

“This is not a personal grievance, Mother,” Alexander said.

He clicked the remote.

An image of a bank statement appeared on the screen.