He hadn’t simply concealed his financial arrangements.

He’d also begun assigning me responsibilities in a public philanthropic project before explaining the role.

The hospital could continue without my participation.

I couldn’t legally block its gift merely by refusing to attend dinners.

But I was entitled to decide whether I wanted that public role.

Arthur looked toward Marcus.

“This is becoming ridiculous.”

Marcus closed the file.

“You asked us to explain the documents.”

Arthur leaned back.