The audit results came sooner than I expected.On the third morning, Enzo brought the report into the dining room while I helped Livia smooth the ribbon on Pearl’s ear. Nico was standing on a chair to steal cookies, and Matteo pulled him down without changing expression.Dante read the file and closed it.“Two batches of children’s rehabilitation equipment supplied by Crane Medical failed procurement standards. The prices were nearly thirty percent above market, and the excess funds moved through accounts tied to a private Crane family foundation.”The dining room went still.Nico hugged the cookie jar. “So he really is bad?”Matteo looked at Dante. “The audit confirmed it?”“Yes.”Livia clutched Pearl. “Will he come after Mom again?”Before I could answer, Enzo took a call. A few seconds later, his face darkened.“Don, Sebastian Crane is at his lawyers’ office. He is requesting a meeting with Mrs. Bellandi.”Dante said, “Refuse.”“Wait.” I set down the ribbon. “I want to see him one l
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