All project payouts for Whitmore Construction are frozen as of eight o’clock this morning.”

“On what grounds?”

“Breach of contract,” Arthur said, his voice booming with practiced enthusiasm.

“You defaulted on the framing schedule for the commercial warehouse by harassing sub-tier labor on site.”

Nathaniel didn’t pick up the folder.

“I can survive a frozen bank account, Arthur, but you can’t survive an honest audit.”

“You have ten days before your main payroll clears,” Arthur said, turning toward the hallway.

“Let’s see how many framing carpenters stay on your job site when Friday comes with no paycheck.”