The third would take work.

PART 4: The Expense Nobody Could Explain

The next morning I went to Crestview’s office for the first time in several weeks.

I had been told to take a break, but no one had formally relieved me of any responsibilities.

The lobby looked freshly painted.

A new sign on the glass conference-room door read EXECUTIVE OPERATIONS.

My old office now had three filing cabinets and a pile of boxed promotional materials.

At reception, a young assistant stood up.