The story was dry compared with the rumors that spread online.

It involved fiduciary duties, accounting practices, disputed design rights, and changes in corporate governance.

To strangers it was another wealthy family disagreement.

To me it was the first time my former life had been described in terms that did not make me sound like a disappointed wife.

Malcolm tried to call me.

Simone advised that any business discussion should be in writing.

His message began with a familiar phrase: I’m sure this has all been blown out of proportion.