Wife Reclaims Her Company

Synopsis

I tugged at the sleeve of my simple cashmere sweater, feeling distinctly underdressed among the sea of cocktail dresses and tailored suits filling the Grand Ballroom of Seattle's most exclusive hotel. The annual corporate gala was in full swing—crystal chandeliers casting a golden glow over the celebration of another record-breaking year. A year that, though no one in this room knew it, was largely my creation. I slipped through the crowd, practiced in the art of being invisible. Seven years of playing the part of a low-level employee had made me expert at navigating these waters without creating ripples. The weight of being a ghost in my own company never felt heavier than during these celebrations. "Victoria." Eleanor's voice was barely audible as she appeared at my elbow, champagne flute in hand. "Everything's set for tomorrow's board presentation. I've hidden the files in the usual place." I accepted the drink with a grateful smile. Eleanor was the only person besides Marcus who knew my true identity as founder and majority shareholder.