“You never once wondered why banks approved loans your balance sheets couldn’t justify.”
His face went pale.
“No…”
I nodded.
“My brothers did.”
“The investors trusted one thing.”
“You.”
“They trusted the Sterling family standing quietly behind you.”
I glanced at Sophia, who was still holding my hand.
“Not anymore.”
At that exact moment, the ballroom doors burst open.
The chairman of the board hurried into the lobby, surrounded by directors and attorneys.
His face was gray.
He looked directly at Dominic.
“Where have you been?”
