Chapter 11 - The Director at the Table
Victor Hale arrived at the next board investigation session wearing a dark suit and an expression of offended dignity.
Daniel wanted to confront him personally.
Independent counsel refused.
“You are currently a subject of the review too,” attorney Miriam Ross reminded Daniel. “You do not conduct this interview.”
Daniel sat behind his own lawyer and listened.
Victor denied knowing that Cedar Hollow documents were forged.
“Yes, Northstar considered a loan to Blue Ridge Heritage,” he admitted.
“Did you disclose that to the Whitaker board?” Miriam asked.
“It was outside Whitaker Infrastructure.”
“The borrower claimed collateral tied to the CEO’s family trust and a Whitaker subsidiary.”
Victor hesitated.
“The Whitaker subsidiary interest was described as prospective.”
“Did Michael Whitaker provide verification?”
“Yes.”
“Did you know Daniel Whitaker had not approved it?”
“No.”
“Did you speak with Peter Shaw?”
“Yes.”
“Sarah Doyle?”
“No.”
“Vanessa Whitaker?”
Victor’s pause lasted half a second too long.
“Once.”
Daniel leaned forward.
Miriam continued.
“When?”
“Approximately three months ago.”
“Purpose?”
“General discussion.”
“About what?”
Victor looked toward his lawyer.
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“Family governance.”
Daniel almost
