"At current valuations," Mitch said, "thirty percent of the three accounts is approximately forty percent of the compound's current operating reserve." He looked at Ryke. "Not catastrophic. We'd need to rebuild the reserve over time. We could sustain operations but we'd be significantly reduced in our capacity to absorb unexpected costs."
"For how long," Ryke said.
"Until we rebuild. Maybe a year. Possibly less if Edric's estate decides not to enforce — which is possible, given what his daughter knows and what Pell apparently knows."
Ryke looked at the print-out.
He picked it up.
He read it again.
Then he put it down and looked at his father.
"Why did Pell tell us," he said.
"Because—" Mitch started.
"I want Holt to answer," Ryke said. Quiet. Not unkind, but clear.
Holt looked at
