If this becomes public, the Greensboro plant could lose critical supplier credit.

You need to stop digging and handle it quietly.”

Meredith rose.

“We aren’t going to sacrifice employees to protect someone who misused money meant for their wages.”

Vivian’s expression hardened.

“You always were naive about how companies survive.”

“Maybe,” Meredith answered.

“But I’m not naive enough to believe you came here out of concern for them.”