Rebecca turned another page.
“The foundation’s board has also agreed to suspend the disputed promotional materials and commission an independent accounting review.”
I looked up.
“What about the money raised at Chloe’s party?”
“The board says it will verify where the donations went and address any discrepancies through appropriate channels.”
I exhaled slowly.
I didn’t want innocent donors or children who depended on charitable programs to suffer because of Eleanor.
I wanted the truth established and any legitimate charitable funds protected.
“That’s what matters,” I said.
Over the following weeks, the consequences unfolded through lawyers, auditors, and financial negotiations.
There was no dramatic midnight eviction.
No magical phone call that erased decades of contracts.
Instead, Eleanor’s lenders demanded records and exercised the rights available under their agreements.
The family office could no longer rely on vague promises or unanswered questions.
Several luxury expenses were suspended while advisers worked to address the outstanding obligations.
