“If we take this evidence straight to the bank board tomorrow, Dean won’t get any warning at all,” Vance said.

“That’s exactly why we’re going tomorrow,” I said.

“He’s still the legal executor on the county record until the court deadline,” Vance reminded me.

“The bank directors don’t like outsiders barging into an executive session.”

“The board president grew up on the same street Daniel did,” I said.

Sophie put her phone on the edge of the wooden table beside the yellow pad.

“The recording is clear,” Sophie said.