Chapter 37

ADRIAN'S POV

I stared at Mr Ravenford in the head chair, and for the first time, I wanted to point out that we were related by blood. I wanted to tell him to save me from this embarrassment that was coming, but he sat still in his chair, watching the proceedings go on without saying a word.

“Now Mr Adrian, we're going to start by reviewing some of the financial records from the past year. We've noticed some discrepancies in the company's accounts, especially in the transactions handled by your department. Can you kindly tell us your role and responsibility in managing these accounts?”

It was Mr Clemente, the assistant head of the board that was in charge of the questioning, his bald head and beard reflecting how strict he was already. I didn't need to be told that it was going to be a tough session, and I tried to tell myself that I was ready even though I knew deep down that I wasn't.

I was perspiring and my heart was thumping wildly in my chest. My hand was very clammy, and my head