“I see clear evidence of extremely sloppy financial oversight and poor internal controls,” he explained.

He shared his computer screen, displaying a comprehensive spreadsheet.

The vast majority of the unexplained corporate spending fell into three primary categories: excessive travel expenses, personal items improperly billed to business accounts, and recurring wire transfers to Crestview Residential Services.

“Were you able to figure out what Crestview Residential Services actually is?” I asked, holding my breath.

“Yes, we identified the business entity,” Samuel confirmed.

My stomach tightened with anxiety once again.