He swallowed.
“Yes.”
“Then perhaps you should hear what their financial review uncovered.”
I nodded to Oliver.
He walked toward the stage.
And the large screen behind Derek changed.
Part 6 — Twenty-Four Million Dollars and Six Million in Lies
The first slide displayed the total financing committed to Vantage Labs.
$24,000,000.
Derek stared at the number.
Oliver addressed the room.
“Over the past three years, Harrington-affiliated investment funds have provided approximately twenty-four million dollars in financing and capital commitments to Vantage Labs.”
He paused.
“Those investments were made under the expectation that funds would be used for legitimate business development and operations.”
The next slide appeared.
It showed a list of payments routed through companies with unfamiliar names.
Oliver continued.
“Our auditors have identified more than six million dollars in transfers that appear to have been supported by false invoices, misleading payment descriptions, and unauthorized approvals.”
The guests began murmuring.
Derek’s face went pale.
