At a high-level shareholders' meeting, Lucas's second uncle, Patrick Steele, ridiculed him.
"You were cast out like a dog. You expect us to follow you now?"
Lucas didn't flinch.
He tossed a folder onto the table. Inside: proof of embezzlement, secret deals, and betrayal.
Patrick turned pale.
"Effective immediately," Lucas said coldly, "you're out."
Silence.
Then — slap.
The sound of Lucas slamming his hand on the table echoed through the room.
That was the slap of power.