Chapter 7 - A Wedding Guest Recognized the Truth
A woman near the second row stood up.
Her name was Meredith Sloan, an accountant who had worked with my grandfather for years.
“Graham, I think there’s something you should know.”
My mother turned sharply.
“Meredith, this is a private family matter.”
Meredith ignored her.
“Your grandfather asked me to review several transactions before he passed away.
I noticed unusual authorization changes on the family accounts.”
Vanessa looked toward the exit.
Meredith continued.
“Your mother told me you had approved everything personally, but I never received confirmation from you.”
I stared at Diane.
“What changes?”
“Transfers of authority over your inherited shares.
The documents were prepared through the office where Vanessa worked.”
A low murmur spread through the ballroom.
Vanessa finally spoke.
“Those documents were completely legitimate.”
Meredith nodded slowly.
“Then an independent review should settle everything.”
Vanessa said nothing.
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For the first time, I began to understand that my failed marriage and the business decisions I’d made afterward might not have been separate events.
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