“You weren’t just running from her house tonight,” he said slowly.

“You were carrying the audit out.”

“Yes,” I said.

“The audit was the only thing in that house worth saving.”

Chapter 9 — The Psychiatric Episode

By morning, Wendy had become reckless, which was just what I needed her to be.

She sent an emergency email blast to the entire board, claiming I had suffered a severe psychiatric episode — that I was unwell, unstable, not to be believed, and currently under medical supervision.

Luca’s corporate attorneys circulated a press statement claiming I had voluntarily entered negotiations for a personal and financial partnership with him.