Ethan
The board convened on a Thursday morning, all twelve members present, William at the head of the table with an expression that told me he already understood the gravity of what this meeting would contain, having reviewed the file Priya and I compiled over three sleepless nights.
Preston arrived last, sliding into his seat with the same practiced confidence he always wore, though I noticed a flicker of unease cross his face when he saw the thickness of the folder placed in front of each board member.
"Thank you all for making time on short notice," William said, calling the meeting to order. "Ethan has requested this session to present findings relevant to recent governance concerns. I'd ask everyone to review the material with an open mind before drawing conclusions."
I stood, op
