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 to the

pressure points. First, his son Marco's struggling startup has been kept afloat through his father's cash infusions. Second, Moretti Global's expansion into South America encountered re season and needs manufacturing and distribution

Victoria said. "Leverage without anything

timeline?" she asked

have controlling interest within

II

will be preparing contingency plans. We need to move faster." She turned to Chen. "Legal implications of

telegraph our intentions, but

twenty percent above current value, contingent on

eight hours."

the table. "Any other

"Fabio Moretti

will hit her differently than other business losses. This is personal for

daughter. "Does that concern

“Just an observation. We should prepare

want the tender offer ready by market close. And ensure Ms. Lewis's stake is completely isolated in the new structure. I want her

out, leaving

observed.

her head. "No. Just appreciating the precision of it all. How each piece fits so perfectly

“Like chess.

is

Lewis is definitely reacting now," Camille said with satisfaction. "Her public statement yesterday was a disaster. All that talk about "industry norms' made her sound completely unrepentant." "As expected," Victoria replied. "Rose Lewis has never taken responsibility

Global, what's left? What else does

of her social

"Understands what?"

with patience, resources, and intimate knowledge of her

most. When she has nothing left but questions about who destroyed her

buzzed "Ms. Kane, Mr. Moretti is on line one.

exchanged

speak with him

suspects already," Camille observed. "That complicates

her

creates anxiety. Anxiety

him to panic," Camille

our offer

her desk, Camille took the chair

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

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

pleasantly neutral. "Good afternoon,

news travels quickly."

accent thickening with emotion. "Three banks have

opportunities in complementary sectors," Victoria replied smoothly. "Your company's recent expansion aligns with our interests." Moretti's eyes narrowed.

"I'm not

Moretti countered

brand. Now my

everyone connected to

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

studied her with sudden intensity. "You're Victoria's daughter. The one who appeared so

been overseeing our expansion into luxury retail

flickered in Moretti's eyes, a flash of recognition quickly masked. "And now

"Your company faces significant challenges after the

my goddaughter during the worst crisis

raised the subject, what do you plan to do with Rose Lewis's fifteen percent stake now that

Moretti's face. "Embezzlement? What

yet," Camille said, almost sympathetically. "But financial irregularities at Lewis Designs. have been discovered. Significant funds diverted to personal use. The board will announce tomorro Moretti seemed to age before their

a difficult position. Your goddaughter's reputation in tatters. Her stake now a liability. And Kane Industries making i She paused. "Perhaps we should discuss how to move forward in a way that protects what matters most

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