“I only did what felt right.”
“Then it’s time we did something right for you.”
I arranged for the company to cover her medical treatment.
I also offered her a senior facilities-management position with a substantial salary increase.
Martha stared at me.
“Miss Eleanor, I don’t know what to say.”
I smiled through my tears.
“Just say you’ll stay.”
She nodded.
“Of course I will.”
***
Over the following months, investigators continued untangling Silas’s financial activities.
The disputed corporate funds were traced through multiple international accounts.
A substantial portion was frozen and eventually recovered through legal proceedings.
Khloe was questioned about her involvement in the transactions.
Nolan and several other executives faced financial fraud allegations.
Meanwhile, Vance Holdings began rebuilding.
We appointed an independent compliance team.
We reviewed every contract approved during Silas’s control.
We restored employees who had been wrongfully dismissed.
And we strengthened the charitable programs my father had always supported.
