I stared at Richard's name for a long time.
I closed the browser before I could convince myself that one note explained everything.
The evidence wasn't enough.
Clara's voice drifted back to me.
Don't let half a document choose your next step.
I slipped the photocopy into my folder just as Martin appeared beside my desk.
"Boardroom in five."
"I'll be there."
His eyes went briefly to the folder before returning to me.
"You look like you didn't sleep."
"I visited my parents."
"That's not what I asked."
"You'll have to make do with that," I said.
He gave up with a sigh.
"You and Arthur are presenting. The Vale Group has the final vote."
"I know."
"You also know Shadric is leading their side?"
I looked up.
"I do now."
The executive boardroom occupied the top floor of Vale Gro
