MARCUS STERLING
Founder, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
Sterling Hospitality Group
Victoria gasped, clamping both hands over her mouth in absolute terror. Her knees nearly buckled against the polished marble.
"He... he owns this place," she stammered, her voice shaking violently.
Chapter IV: The Verdict
The grand hall fell into an eerie, suffocating silence.
The clinking of silverware stopped. Diners lowered their glasses in shock. The police officers immediately stepped back, resting their hands at their sides, their expressions turning rigid with professional deference.
Julian stood paralyzed, holding the metal card in trembling hands. A cold sweat broke across his forehead as the realization of his career’s instant destruction crashed over him.