victims. I need time to restructure the debt.”
“Then do it.”
“Wait before filing your laboratory report.”
“No.”
“If you release it before we secure emergency financing, Meridian could enter bankruptcy.”
“That report belongs in the federal investigation.”
His shoulders dropped.
“Come back as chief operating officer. Return to the board. Choose any title.”
“You still think this is about my position.”
“I know the company needs you.”
“That is not an apology.”
“I was wrong about how much you mattered.”
“You are wrong again.”
He stared at me.
“You
