The Second Surprise
That was not the worst news for Graham.
Dana opened her briefcase and removed another folder. The financial records I had discovered had been reviewed by independent professionals. Several inconsistencies were significant enough that members of the board had been notified. The transaction was being paused until the company’s finances could be reviewed properly.
No accusations. No dramatic scene. Just questions that Graham would now have to answer.
For someone who had built his entire identity around controlling appearances, questions were enough.
Brielle slowly turned toward him.
“You told my father everything had been cleared.”
“It was supposed to be.”
“You told me Marissa had no connection to the company anymore.”
Graham looked toward me as though I had betrayed him by refusing to disappear.
I didn’t feel angry anymore. Mostly, I felt tired.
Lucy shifted against my chest. That tiny movement reminded me what actually mattered.
