Chapter 28
The walk from the boardroom to Victor Lang's office felt much longer than it actually was… Every step seemed to pull another memory to the surface.
I stopped outside his office door and stared at the brushed silver nameplate.
*Victor Lang. Chief Financial Officer.*
Just months ago, seeing that name had filled me with resentment. The board meeting replayed in my mind with painful clarity. Richard's accusations, the thick file of "evidence" spread across the conference table, board members exchanging disappointed looks before I'd even spoken a word.
Victor had sat near the end of the table that day, his expression unreadable. When the vote came, he raised his hand along with everyone else.
I had walked out of that room, believing every person inside had already decided I was
