Chapter 8 - Thirty-Two Million Missing DollarsThe forensic audit produced its first results.
The theft had not stopped after Daniel died.
It had grown.
Thirty-two million had become fifty-seven million.
Malcolm's shell companies were still operating.
But there was another discovery.
Richard had signed several approvals.
Corbin confronted his father.
Richard finally confessed.
He knew Malcolm was stealing.
But he claimed he never knew about Daniel's death.
“I covered financial transactions,” Richard admitted.
“Why?”
“Your grandmother was sick. The company was unstable. Malcolm threatened to expose things that could destroy us.”
“So you protected him.”
“I protected the Stanford name.”
Corbin's expression hardened.
“A name isn't worth protecting when innocent people are paying for it.”
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Richard lowered his head.
For once, he had no argument.
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Chapter 10 - Malcolm Comes to the EstateMalcolm Stanford arrived without warning.
Chapter 11 - The Empty Crib UpstairsCorbin ran toward the guest cottage.
Chapter 12 - The Warehouse Near Providence HarborInvestigators traced the call.
Chapter 13 - Richard Finally Tells EverythingRichard requested to meet Corbin alone.
Chapter 14 - The Stanford Name Falls ApartFederal agents entered Stanford Development headquarters on a Thursday morning.
