Chapter 18 - The Final Legal BlowTwo weeks later.
The federal courthouse in downtown Columbus, Ohio, was packed to capacity. Sitting at the defense table in a bright orange jumpsuit was Richard Sterling, his face pale and sunken, listening as the federal judge read the final verdict.
"In light of the newly discovered conspiracy, forged corporate documents, and attempted violent coercion," the judge stated firmly, banging his gavel, "the court hereby revokes all residual voting shares, equity stakes, and asset claims held by Richard Sterling and his co-conspirators, transferring one hundred percent of foundational holding rights directly to Samuel Andrews and the Wellington Trust."
Gavel strikes echoed through the courtroom.
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Richard slumped forward in his chair, defeated, while flashbulbs popped around the courtroom.
Samuel stood up, buttoning his suit jacket. The war was finally, truly over. The ghost of his father's stolen legacy had been reclaimed, and Andrews Global was now entirely clean, ethical, and secure.
