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“Clay and Jay will be part of this board,” James said

“That’s true, my friend”

My friend? No tords could be further from the truth

In charge of his and Jay’s trusts since their mom and dad’s death, Bill cast the votes for all their shares But on their thirtieth birthday, which was in less than three weeks, in accordance with the will, Clay and Jay would have coer need Bill to be their trustee

“Unfortunately, Jarin “They areexecutive bonuses, it’s best they leave” He stood and ca their hands, he winked “I’ll et compensated very well, boys”

“Like they will even care about a bonus, Bill” Jalared at him “Clay and Jay own fifty-two percent of this coht to sit at this table asyou More even”

“They’re my nephews, not yours Now have a seat with the rest of the board while I take a moment to speak with them out in the hallway alone”

Ja in obvious defiance

Not wanting to s more difficult between the two men, Clay motioned to his brother that they should leave Jay nodded that he agreed

Bill followed them out the door He placed his hands on their shoulders “James is a troubleood work on this Let’sand talk about hoe plan on tackling this possible discrepancy you’ve uncovered”

“You’ve got your hands full with that acquisition of Haether on this”

Bill smiled “I know you can, but this is very sensitive inforet out It could really hurt our stock price if it did Like I said to Ja firm that we need They are very discreet”

“Aren’t all forensic accounting fir so hands-on hatever he and Jay did

“Boys, I made a promise to your parents and your aunt, my lovely Caroline” Bill’s face darkened whenever he mentioned the name of his late wife “And I mean to keep it You are my responsibility”

“We appreciate all you’ve done for us,” Jay said, “but Clay and I are grown men”