Everyone present was speechless at the announcement by the police officer.
A company's stock being forcibly delisted from the stock market with no chance of relisting was worse than bankruptcy. It meant that the company was being completely blacklisted. Gaskell Corporation was finished.
Terence's mind went blank. He knew there were problems with the company's financial statements.
It was caused by Queenie's deal with Raven, which transferred 1.05 billion dollars from the company's account. This budget overrun was significant, and since Queenie didn't finalize the cooperation with Raven, he knew that the major shareholders wouldn't accept this loss.
Thus, he had to create the falsified financial statements. He never expected this to be discovered, though.
That night's banquet was supposed to be the Gaskells' comeback to reclaim their status in Norburgh. Instead, they fell into a deep abyss before reaching the peak.
"That's impossible! How could it happen? Gaskell Corporation's finances can't be having problems! Let me go! I need to see the stock market securities in person," Queenie angrily shouted while struggling.
The police continued to hold her down.
"Don't move! We will show you the evidence of your crime."
The implication was clear. The falsified financial statements were just a minor issue. She had much more severe crimes to answer to.
Everyone's interest was piqued.
The news of Amelia going to prison a couple of days ago was still fresh in everyone's mind. Now, with the trouble at Gaskell Corporation and Queenie possibly being the main culprit, many who had been bullied by her started to anticipate her downfall.
It seemed like the universe was finally done with Queenie and the Gaskells.
"What evidence do you have? You have no right to touch me without a warrant!"
Queenie continued to struggle when a familiar voice, amplified by the speakers, interrupted her.
"I was ordered by Queenie Killian."
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