Signatory credentials were reset and the financial controls were tightened.

Stephen made clear that Mark still held shares and had rights under the company’s governing documents, but his title could not authorize him to take unreviewed money.

I didn’t attend the meeting to humiliate him.

I attended because a company isn’t safe when everyone is frightened to question the person with the biggest office.

That afternoon, Peter approached me after the others left.

“I should’ve called you sooner,” he said.