The audit began at nine in the morning.
I arrived before anyone else.
The boardroom felt different when it was empty. The long polished table, the silent screen, the city visible beyond the glass walls. It no longer felt like a stage. It felt like a courtroom.
Except I was not on trial.
I was prepared.
Two independent auditors entered precisely on time. Professional. Neutral. Unemotional. They carried tablets, files, and expressions that revealed nothing.
Perfect.
I greeted them calmly and handed over every requested document without hesitation. Project reports. Financial breakdowns. Email trails. Strategy drafts. Performance metrics.
Transparency is power when you have nothing to hide.
By mid-morning, whispers had already begun circulating throughout the building. Assistants paus
