Leonard stared at the documents. “Why weren’t we told about Arthur’s involvement sooner?”

“Because law enforcement asked us to protect the investigation.”

“And why are you telling us now?”

“Because you called a meeting to remove me based on the exact prejudice they planned to exploit.”

No one challenged him again. The board voted unanimously to remove Arthur Bell from every position he held. Leonard offered his resignation. Graham did not accept it immediately.

“Stay,” Graham said. “Help repair the culture that made this possible.”