“Sign the papers and leave, beggar,” they mocked her during the divorce — until three black luxury cars pulled up outside.

.

Arthur didn’t touch it.

Edward opened it himself and slid the first document across the polished wood.

“Primary credit line,” Edward said calmly.
“East Harbor Commercial Bank.”

Arthur scoffed.

“We’ve worked with them for thirty years.”

Edward nodded.

“Yes.”

Then he flipped the page.

“But they were acquired eight months ago.”

Arthur frowned.

“By whom?”

Edward met his eyes.

“Reyes Capital Holdings.”

The color drained from Arthur’s face.

Ryan’s head snapped toward his father.

“What?”

Edward continued.

“Second bank — Ridgeway Financial.”

Another document slid across the table.

“Acquired last year.”

Flip.

“Third — North Atlantic Trust.”

Flip.

“Fourth — Stonebridge Corporate Finance.”

Arthur’s breathing had grown shallow.

Edward placed the final page down.

“And fifth…”

He paused.

“Liberty Continental.”

Ryan whispered,

“That’s impossible…”

Edward leaned back in his chair.
“Nothing is impossible when you plan properly.”

Arthur slammed his fist on the table.

“You’re bluffing.”

Edward didn’t raise his voice.

Instead, he nodded to one of the attorneys.