The Missing Forty Million
Chapter 07 - The Missing Forty Million
The forensic accountant, Lena Ortiz, opened a second case.
Vale Meridian had transferred forty million dollars from the Hale maternity-health fund into consulting companies owned by Helena’s brother.
The companies delivered no measurable services.
The money financed a resort, a private art collection, and Ethan’s failed political venture.
Sophia discovered the transfers while reviewing foundation grants.
She asked Ethan for explanations.
That was when the pressure escalated.
The forged incapacity papers were not only about future control.
They were designed to discredit the person who found the theft.
Ethan claimed Helena handled the foundation.
Helena claimed Ethan authorized every transfer.
Their loyalty fractured within minutes.
Victor watched without satisfaction.
“People who share power through dishonesty usually discover they never shared trust.”
Sophia studied the records.
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The maternity fund had been created in memory of her mother.
Money intended for high-risk pregnancy clinics had funded the family that was now using pregnancy against her.
