this is business. Let the professionals handle it.”
Nobody joined his laughter.
Rebecca distributed several folders among the directors.
“Mr. Caldwell,” she said, “this meeting concerns substantial financial irregularities discovered during an independent investigation.”
Ethan’s smile weakened.
“What irregularities?”
I opened the first folder.
“Two hundred eighty-seven thousand dollars paid to Vanessa’s consulting company.”
Vanessa turned pale.
Ethan leaned closer.
“Those were legitimate business expenses.”
“Then you’ll have no problem explaining the invoices for services nobody can verify.”
He swallowed.
I went on.
“There’s also another $116,000 in reimbursements
