Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

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389 The Shut Down (Jayden)

The room is quiet as the last few of the management line employees file in, their faces a mix of confusion and concern. Before them, the formal investigation team entered.

I need to make sure everyone's legal rights are preserved as I make the announcement.

This isn't a meeting for laying blame. Today is about cutting ties, securing what remains of Nexus Global's integrity, and showing everyone that embezzlement won't go unanswered.

However, I know not everyone here is to blame and I need to handle this carefully from a legal point of view and a personal one. I don't want to be the enemy unless it's clear they have been a part of knowing what's gone on. "Thank you all for being here," I start, keeping my tone flat but firm. "We're here to address the findings of the internal audit. Effective immediately, the Nexus Global London office is shut down permanently for a full investigation."

Eyes widen around the room, a couple of stifled gasps reach my ears. Viktor stands quietly by the door, hands behind his back, his usual stoic expression locked in place.

"I'll leave it up to each department head to filter the information back to the employees under you. I have hand outs for information to go out to these staff. Every person must get this information."

They all nod but still look like deer caught in the headlights. I sit down again.

The lead investigator, a woman in her fifties with a no-nonsense stare, steps forward to take over the formalities.

"This investigation will be thorough, impartial, and will extend to every department associated with this branch," she announces, her voice cool and professional.

required from all of you. You may exercise your right to legal representation, and the company will work

be contacted individually for questioning over the coming days. Any who are found complicit will be

severance pay

or speak. The reality of the shutdown has hit, and it's clear they weren't expecting something so absolute. It's necessary, though, and it's

with even the shadow of doubt. For the time being, each of you will be placed on paid

the department heads, Ms. Yates, looks visibly shaken. "Mr. Brennan, are you.. are

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Ms. Yates. The team here represents Nexus Global, and as long as there's uncertainty, our reputation-and every

who gives a sharp nod, clearly approving of

clear. If this decision puts any of you in immediate

Viktor approaches. He waits until the last person leaves before he speaks. "Direct, and to

ground, and Grayson exploited that. This cleanup isn't negotiable." My voice is firmer than I

"It's a sound decision," he replies, his tone neutral. "Judy's jet

and we won't be mentioning Judy to

"As you wish."

feel there's an

curtly. "What I choose to tell Winona and when is my business."