“He did not conduct this transaction through our main accounts, Dad,” Russell replied.

“I used a separate commercial investment fund to close the sale.”

“And which law firm did you use to oversee that private fund?” Douglas asked, his eyes narrowing with suspicion.

“I retained Sterling, Miller, and Boyd,” Russell answered.

Douglas let out a harsh breath of disbelief.

“Leonard used that exact same firm when he attempted his hostile takeover of our logistics division eight years ago.”

“I was assured they no longer had any active ties to Leonard,” Russell said defensively.