With her influence and her husbands's steadfast support, Esme and her family had become the majority shareholders in the company. Removing them would require a battle no one was ready to fight. The other shareholders? Minor players, barely a nuisance.
Her attention also turned toward the Valhale Group, her aunt's pride and joy. Esme was ruthless and unrelenting in her pursuit to "clean house." If something was rotten, she believed it should be uprooted completely. Half-measures weren't in her nature.
Diana, though good at business yet, had no strength to oppose Esme. Her aunt and the remnants of her family were swept aside with ease. Esme's vision of a spotless future didn't leave room for sentiments or second chances.
