The problem wasn't Nadia Ellery's signature this time.
It was a footnote.
Elias Sorrell had been reviewing the Bellwether acquisition documents for nearly an hour when he noticed the reference beneath the disputed financial risk certification.
Supporting assumptions prepared in accordance with Acquisition Financial Model, Revision Five.
He read it again, then opened the document index supplied by Whitlock's legal department.
Revision Five appeared in the index with a preparation date three business days after the certification had supposedly been approved.
Elias checked the dates once more before reaching for his telephone.
"Reese, come to my office."
His business partner arrived several minutes later, carrying a paper cup and looking mildly offended.
"I was about to have breakfas
