Chapter 10 - The Unraveling
The Whitlock empire collapsed publicly.
News outlets covered every foreclosure, every debt, every scandal.
Patricia was forced to sell her jewelry.
Her designer wardrobe.
Everything she owned.
Andrew lost his private club membership.
His luxury cars.
His reputation.
Their once-powerful name became a punchline.
Clara watched the coverage from her office.
Julia stood beside her.
"Are you satisfied?"
Clara was quiet.
"I thought I would feel relief."
"But I just feel tired."
"Julia, I built this empire to honor my mother. But sometimes I wonder if I'm becoming the very thing I swore to destroy."
"No, Miss Mason. You're different. You're better."
Clara shook her head.
"I've hurt people. I've destroyed lives. I've become a person who enjoys revenge."
"Maybe... but you also gave every employee health insurance. You created a scholarship fund. You value people, even when you're ruthless."
Clara turned.
"I can't stop now."
"The company is more than just my revenge. It's thousands of families. They rely on me."
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Julia nodded.
"Then keep going. But remember why you started."
