Chapter 8 - THE DINNER THAT EXPOSED EVERYTHING
Two weeks later, Walker Development Group held its annual investor dinner in Denver.
Lucas was supposed to attend remotely from Switzerland.
I received an invitation as a shareholder representative.
I arrived wearing a dark blue dress.
Simple.
Elegant.
The ballroom was filled with executives.
Investors.
Board members.
Lucas's mother, Margaret Walker, approached me.
“Claire.”
Her smile was tight.
“I heard you're causing problems.”
I looked at her.
“Good evening, Margaret.”
She lowered her voice.
“Lucas is working very hard overseas.”
I smiled.
“Is he?”
She frowned.
“Of course.”
I looked toward the stage.
The CEO's video presentation was about to begin.
Lucas appeared on the screen.
He smiled.
“Good evening from Zurich.”
The room applauded.
I watched.
Then I raised my hand.
The moderator looked surprised.
“Mrs. Walker?”
I stood.
“Before we continue, I have a question concerning the company's international assignment disclosures.”
The room grew quiet.
I looked at the screen.
“Lucas, could you confirm the legal entity employing you in Switzerland?”
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His smile faded.
For the first time, the man who had spent months preparing his lies looked completely unprepared.
