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?"

Patel touched her tablet, bringing

struggling startup has been kept afloat through his father's cash infusions.

said. "Leverage without anything

timeline?" she

controlling

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embezzlement 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

a premium and telegraph our intentions, but there's no

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

eight hours."

around the table. "Any other

Moretti

since childhood. Taking his company will hit her differently than other business losses. This is

her daughter.

should prepare for a more emotional

stood. "I 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 Victoria

quiet,” Victoria observed. “Having second

her head. "No. Just appreciating the precision of it

“Like chess. The key is thinking

ahead while your opponent is still reacting to your

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 for anything in her

Global,

of her social standing. But those are merely material losses. The real victory

"Understands what?"

destruction. 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

hurt the most. When she has nothing left but

Kane, Mr. Moretti is on line one. He's asking about unusual trading activity in his

exchanged glances,

with him

Camille observed. "That complicates

her

creates anxiety.

want him to panic,"

case, accepting our offer before he

behind her desk, Camille

Victoria said, "this is business. Not personal. At least as far

her features as Victoria initiated the video call. Fabio Moretti appeared, a distinguished Italian man in his sixties with worried eyes. "Victoria," he

remained pleasantly neutral. "Good afternoon,

news travels quickly."

replied, accent thickening with emotion. "Three banks have called

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

not sure I understand the

Moretti countered angrily. "First Rodriguez

Lewis brand. Now my

connected

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

sudden intensity. "You're Victoria's daughter. The one

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

flash of recognition quickly masked. "And

arrangement," Victoria interjected. "Your company faces significant challenges after the Lewis brand collapse. We're prepared to

interests include supporting my goddaughter during the worst crisis

you plan to do with Rose Lewis's

shock crossed Moretti's face. "Embezzlement? What

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 eyes. "I don't believe it.

false compassion. "I understand this puts you in a difficult position. Your goddaughter's reputation in tatters. Her stake now

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