Colleen Whitmore — The Suitcase Dennis Never Thought to Open

But there was no one with a magic key.

There were decisions, risks, and long stretches of uncertainty.

“Set up the meeting,” I said.

Then I asked for a glass of water because my hands were shaking.

PART 9

Arthur Bell arrived with outside counsel and an independent auditor.

They met us in a neutral conference room, not at Whitmore headquarters.

Elaine stayed beside me throughout.