“The first four thousand dollars used for the Elmwood purchases came directly from my grandmother’s savings account,” Caroline said.

“That personal advance was absorbed into general operating accounts three years ago,” the attorney said, turning to page five of the ledger.

“The corporate filing shows those funds were formally recorded as a shareholder capital contribution by Mr.

Holloway.”

Grant leaned back in his leather chair, folding his arms across his dark wool jacket.

“Sign the settlement now, Caroline, or we delay the filing until spring and let legal fees eat up whatever remains on the ledger.”

The attorney pushed a cashier’s check drawn on the Bank of Rhode Island across the blotter along with the final signature page.