They separated confirmed policy violations from transactions needing legal review.

Preston told Ruth to publish the findings to the company’s independent directors and refer appropriate matters to outside counsel.

“Even if that means the press discovers it?” Ruth asked.

“Especially then.

I’ve spent too many years assuming the truth was a problem to manage.”

One payment involved the attorney who had sent Naomi the confidentiality proposal.

His invoices had been submitted as a family reputational matter.

Preston authorized counsel to examine whether the correspondence misrepresented his instructions and whether any reporting or repayment was required.