Chapter Three: The Boardroom
Three weeks later, the Foundation board reconvened.
Forensic auditors presented their findings.
No large-scale fraud had occurred, but investigators confirmed repeated attempts to access confidential information outside authorized channels.
The evidence did not support every rumor circulating in the media.
It did, however, reveal serious failures in governance and judgment.
Ethan accepted responsibility for allowing personal relationships to blur professional boundaries.
He resigned from his executive position before the board completed its vote.
Veronica's access to Foundation facilities was permanently revoked.
Chairman Ashcroft then turned toward me.
"I asked you to stay away from Foundation business because I wanted to protect you from public scrutiny."
He sighed.
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"Instead, my silence allowed misunderstandings to grow."
For the first time in years, our family spoke honestly.
