Company attorneys might discuss the debt and allegations about corporate records.

Family law questions would need separate proceedings.

The suspected forgery belonged with investigators, not a boardroom performance.

Lauren wanted everyone to know exactly which hat they were wearing.

I asked whether Brenda would be present.

Lauren said she had no reason to be, unless she was a director or authorized company representative.

Russell had nevertheless received a demand that she attend as a shareholder’s mother.

He had replied that the meeting was by invitation only.