“Our audit is complete.”
Charles didn’t reach for it.
“I don’t care about your audit.”
“You should.”
She opened the folder herself.
“Over the past four years, Ashcroft Capital transferred millions of dollars between subsidiaries while reporting inflated asset values to lenders.”
Charles interrupted.
“Those were legitimate restructuring decisions.”
Olivia didn’t react.
“The documentation suggests otherwise.”
She projected a spreadsheet onto the dining room television.
Every transfer appeared in chronological order.
Hidden loans.
Undisclosed liabilities.
Properties pledged as collateral multiple times.
Pension funds used to cover operating losses.
The room grew quieter with every page.
One of the wedding sponsors slowly stood.
“I invested in your newest development.”
Charles nodded nervously.
“And?”
“And none of this was disclosed.”
He picked up his coat.
“My attorneys will be contacting yours.”
