Mark hadn’t merely betrayed me.

He’d taken risks with the livelihoods of people who trusted us.

Stephen convened a meeting under the bylaws and ensured notice went to the necessary people.

The board reviewed the preliminary findings.

Mark was asked to explain the invoices and disclose any personal relationships with the recipients.

He called the questions insulting and refused to provide a complete account.

The directors voted to suspend his authority to initiate payments pending investigation.

The bank received certified instructions reflecting the change.