On the screen, Garrett was in plain view, holding a small gray dropper bottle over my stainless steel travel mug.

Valerie stood next to him at the penthouse counter holding a pile of blue folders.

Valerie’s voice came through the speakers next, clear and light: *Just make sure Rebecca takes the blame for the payroll account first, or the auditors will trace the wire PINs back to your computer.*

The clip ended at exactly forty seconds.

Silence fell over the boardroom.

Outside the window, a cement truck changed gears on Elm Street, its low rumble carrying through the double glass.