SCORNED EX WIFE Queen Of Ashes (Camille and Stefan)

Chapter 68

Chapter 68

The executive boardroom of Kane Industries buzzed with restrained energy as financial analysts and legal experts gathered around the massive oak table. All eyes focused on the presentation screen where Fa Victoria Kane sat at the head of the table, silver hair swept

into her signature severe bun. To her right, Camille Kane studied the financial projections, occasionally making notes on her tablet.

"Mr. Howard, please begin," Victoria said, nodding to the bead of acquisitions.

Daniel Howard cleared his throat. “Moretti Global Logistics is the primary shipping partner for Rose Lewis Designs, or what remains of it. They handle eighty-

seven percent of the brand's global transportation needs, plus warehousing and fulfillment."

He clicked to the next slide showing a world map dotted with distribution centers. "Moretti has built impressive infrastructure across twenty-

three countries, specializing in high-end fashion logistics. Their client list includes

Chanel, Versace, and numerous luxury brands."

"And their financial situation?" Victoria prompted.

"Overleveraged," Howard replied, advancing to a declining profit graph. "They expanded aggressively last year, taking on significant debt. With Lewis Designs' collapse, they've lost thirty percent of expected rev

Victoria turned to legal. "Ms. Chen, the ownership structure?"

Eleanor Chen opened her folder. "Fifty-

one percent owned by Fabio Moretti himself. Twenty-

two percent public shareholders. The remaining twenty-

seven percent held by various private investors, including a fifteen percent stake belonging to Rose Lewis, who joined their board last year."

A murmur ran

through the room. Victoria silenced it with a glance before turning to her daughter.

"Camille, your assessment?"

All eyes shifted to the younger Kane, who set down her tablet with deliberate care.

"Moretti Global represents a strategic opportunity on multiple levels," Camille began coolly. "First, their infrastructure complements our existing holdings. Second, their client relationships give us immediate entry their vulnerability makes this the optimal moment to acquire them below market-

value."

She passed, meeting her mother's gaze. "And fourth, Fabio Moretti is Rose Lewis's godfather and most loyal business ally. The last person still standing beside her."

The significance settled over the room. Everyone understood this wasn't purely business. This was personal, another calculated move in the systematic dismantling of Rose Lewis's world.

"Thank you, Camille," Victoria said. "Mr. Howard, the takeover strategy?"

Howard clicked to a flowchart. "We've prepared a two-

pronged approach. First, quietly acquire available public shares through subsidiaries. Simultaneously, approach private investors, excluding Ms. Lewis, with offers fifteen percent above current value."

"And Moretti himself?" Victoria asked.

"That's where

we'll face resistance," Howard admitted. "He's known for loyalty. His connection to the Lewis

family goes back decades. He's unlikely to sell willingly."

Victoria turned to research. "Dr. Patel, what vulnerabilities have you identified?"

her tablet, bringing new information

three pressure points. First, his son Marco's struggling startup has been kept afloat through his father's

"Leverage

timeline?" she

controlling interest

II

evidence becomes public tomorrow. Moretti will be preparing contingency plans. We need to move faster." She turned to Chen. "Legal implications of an immediate tender

and telegraph our

nodded. "Prepare the offer at twenty percent above current value, contingent on

eight hours."

around the table. "Any

spoke. "Fabio Moretti has

company will hit her differently than other business

her daughter.

should prepare for a more emotional response

And ensure Ms. Lewis's stake is completely isolated in the new

filed out, leaving Victoria and

Victoria observed. “Having second

of it all. How each piece fits so

chess. The

your opponent is still

that talk about "industry norms' made her sound completely unrepentant." "As expected," Victoria replied. "Rose Lewis has never taken

Global, what's left? What else does

joined her at the window. "Her penthouse. Her investments. The remaining shreds of her social standing. But those are merely

"Understands what?"

That it wasn't bad luck or media bias. That someone with patience, resources, and intimate knowledge of her weaknesses methodically took everything "And when will we reveal that someone was

most. When she has

Mr. Moretti is on line one. He's asking

and Camille exchanged

with him shortly," Victoria

suspects already," Camille observed.

shook her head.

creates anxiety. Anxiety

him to panic,"

the simplest solution more attractive, Victoria confirmed. "In this case, accepting our offer before he fully understands our intentions." They moved to Victoria's

behind her desk, Camille

"this is business. Not personal. At least as far as

call. Fabio Moretti appeared, a distinguished Italian man in his sixties with worried

pleasantly neutral. "Good afternoon,

news travels quickly."

games," he replied, accent thickening with emotion. "Three banks have called about unusual trading patterns. Are you behind

Victoria replied smoothly. "Your company's recent expansion aligns with our interests." Moretti's eyes narrowed. "This isn't about

"I'm not sure

Moretti countered

Lewis brand. Now my

connected to

business isn't personal. Our interest in your company is based

Victoria's daughter. The

confirmed. "I've been overseeing our expansion into luxury retail

flash of recognition quickly masked. "And now you want my

to discuss a mutually beneficial arrangement," Victoria interjected. "Your company faces significant challenges

include supporting my goddaughter during the worst crisis of

cooling. "But since you've raised the subject, what do you plan to do with Rose Lewis's fifteen percent stake

crossed Moretti's face. "Embezzlement? What

"But financial irregularities at Lewis Designs. have been discovered. Significant funds diverted to personal use. The board will announce tomorro Moretti seemed to

you in a difficult position. Your goddaughter's reputation in tatters. Her stake now a liability. And Kane Industries making

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