Yannick remembered the bright afternoon years ago when Hailey walked onto a stage in a couture gown and received the seal from Micah, the current chairman of Serrano Group and her younger brother.
Micah had spoken before the entire company without hesitation. "This seal gives you authority over one billion dollars in liquid assets. With it, you have full control of Serrano Group."
Hailey had accepted it with solemn resolve. "I accept that trust. As long as this seal remains intact, so will I. If it ever breaks, I'm gone."
The memory brought tears to Yannick's eyes.
When Hailey received the seal, a group of shareholders had filed a joint objection. Micah silenced them with a single sentence. "My sister is the only family I have left in this world."
When one shareholder continued to pro
