“She was my wife.”
“And the company was your life’s work!”
Daniel stared at him.
For years, that argument would have made sense to him.
He would have believed that business justified every sacrifice.
But not anymore.
“My company is not my family,” Daniel said. “And my family was never an obstacle to my success.”
Michael laughed bitterly.
“That’s easy to say now that you have a son.”
“No. It’s difficult to say because I spent fourteen years believing that money made me important.”
Daniel pushed the folder across the desk.
“The unauthorized transfers have been referred to our independent auditors. The board will review your conduct, and my attorneys will determine the appropriate legal action.”
Michael’s face turned red.
“You can’t do this to your own brother.”
Daniel’s eyes filled with a cold, quiet sadness.
“You watched my wife leave while carrying my child. You knew where they were. You knew I had a son who might need me, and you said nothing.”
