All eyes were on me for a long moment, and then the most senior member said, "Ma'am, you know we loved your husband. It's not just that he owned the company; he built it and made it highly successful. He was a good and generous man. I think I represent the others around the table, saying that we agree that your idea is probably the best. Let us discuss the issue among ourselves, and we'll contact you and your lawyer when we find the best option."
Two weeks later, I was summoned again to the board room. I arrived with John's lawyer. The senior member showed me all kinds of numbers representing how the company was doing and it's market value. Much of what he talked about was over my head, but the lawyer assured me he understood everything and agreed.
In short, after selling the company and
