The branch closed at four.

If the documents were incomplete, conflicting, or improperly authorized, the bank would delay action while its legal department reviewed the discrepancy.

That was reasonable.

It also meant the timing mattered.

The emergency meeting began at ten.

We needed valid corporate action, certified copies, proper delivery, and bank acknowledgment before the afternoon deadline.

Daniel checked his watch repeatedly.

“We don’t have much room for mistakes.”