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552 The white orchids had been flown in from a greenhouse in South America specifically for the Mercer winter gala. They were rare, expensive, and fragile—much like the reputation of the family that hosted the event. Now, they lay scattered across the polished marble floor of the grand ballroom, their delicate petals crushed and stained by the dampness of the stone. / Chapter 5 / 6

Chapter 5 - The Fall of the Matriarch

The next morning, the financial district was hit by a secondary blizzard—a digital one.

The federal authorities had launched a massive, unannounced raid on Vivienne Mercer’s private estate and her charitable foundations. Documents detailing decades of money laundering, bribery, and illegal offshore accounts were leaked to every major news outlet. The public, already angry over the video of Vivienne's cruelty toward Mara, exploded with fury.

On Facebook, the hashtag #JusticeForMara trended worldwide, with millions demanding the arrest of the Mercer matriarch. The board of directors of Mercer Enterprises held an emergency meeting, voting unanimously to strip Vivienne of all honorary titles and permanent association with the brand.

Back at the hospital, Julian sat by Mara’s bedside. The room was quiet, filled only with the rhythmic beeping of the heart monitor.

Mara slowly opened her eyes, her gaze groggy from the anesthesia. She looked around the room, panic flaring in her eyes until they landed on Julian.

"Julian... the baby..." she whispered, her voice dry.

Julian immediately leaned over, kissing her forehead, his eyes red and wet with tears of relief. "He’s safe, sweetheart. Our boy is safe. He’s in the incubator because he’s a bit early, but the doctors say he is strong. Just like his mother."

A weak, beautiful smile spread across Mara’s lips. "Can I see him?"

"Soon, I promise," Julian murmured, stroking her cheek. "But first, you need to rest."

Just then, the door to the room opened softly. Lucas, Julian’s security chief, stepped in, nodding discreetly. Julian kissed Mara's hand and stepped out into the hallway.

"What is it, Lucas?"

"It’s over, sir," Lucas reported, handing him a tablet. "The feds arrested Vivienne at the airport an hour ago. She was trying to board a private flight to Switzerland. Her assets have been frozen, and the board has completely severed ties with her. She will be facing trial, and there is no way she is getting bail."

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