He slid a printed copy of the Crown Plaza Hotel commercial lease agreement across the wood.

“Abernathy Capital Investments owns the land and the physical structure,” Brenda said.

“The hotel operates strictly under our master lease.

Douglas tried to claim vendor authority through his logistics company.”

“To control the final wedding catering payment,” I said.

“Exactly,” Brenda said.

“He wanted to route the final payment through his own bank.”

She took a sip of her black coffee and set the mug down.