“When I refused to process that form, he called me disloyal,” Talia said.

“I didn’t have another job.

I stayed for six more weeks.”

Iris understood that kind of staying.

Talia described a folder of electronic applications connected to Priscilla’s company.

She could identify the people who had access, but she could not say who had submitted every document.

Celia took notes and emphasized the importance of separating firsthand observations from assumptions.

After Talia left, Iris sat quietly.