“Then we investigate.”

Correct answer.

The board’s audit committee engaged independent forensic accountants and outside corporate counsel.

Not me.

That protected the company.

And, frankly, protected the evidence from accusations that a furious wife had manufactured an audit to win a divorce.

PART 5 — THE SURGERY

Alistair’s condition worsened before the audit produced anything.

A delayed intracranial bleed appeared on imaging.

Doctors recommended surgery.