"Sign this memo and distribute it across all divisions. Make sure no one ignores it."

Alexander Hartford’s voice echoed through the cold, ornate family office, filled with old carvings and antique furniture. He handed the document to his personal secretary, then stood with a calm sip of tea.

"As of today, Evelyn no longer has access rights to any project within this company," he continued. "I don’t want to see her name attached to anything—not even an intern report."

The secretary hesitated, bowing slightly.

"But sir… some of the projects are still operating under the design division she established. If we cut everything off abruptly—"

"Sever. Every. Connection," Alexander snapped,...