The Silent Coup

Vivian’s phone buzzed on the glass table beside her.

She ignored it at first.

Another notification. Then another.

The sound kept coming. Sharp. Annoying. Constant.

She grabbed the phone with irritation.

Unknown number.

A message.

She almost deleted it without reading.

Then she saw the words.

“Board voted. Aegis Holdings acquired 57%. Sylvie Adler is new Chairwoman. Damon demoted to COO.”

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