“And the state registration for the new business?” I asked.

“The filing for Bennett Consulting LLC was approved at eight o’clock sharp,” Daniel said.

“The New York corporate registry officially lists you as the sole managing director and owner.”

I picked up the silver fountain pen lying on top of the legal papers.

My hand stayed perfectly steady as I signed Lauren Bennett on the three stamped signature lines at the bottom of the form.

“Whitmore Capital submitted its final forensic audit to the federal court late yesterday afternoon,” Daniel said.