“We let Julian think you’re broke, worn out, and ready to sign whatever quitclaim deed he puts in front of you.”

“He called me yesterday offering five thousand dollars in cash,” I said, remembering the white envelope I had dropped into Martha’s office drop box.

“He wanted me to give up all rights to audit past company records.”

“Because he knows an audit will lead straight back to First Missouri Bank,” Martha said.

“He wants your signature on a final settlement waiving financial discovery before anyone looks at these tapes.”

Mr.