“Your mother is gone. Tears won’t bring her back—so wipe your face, make dinner, and don’t look like a grieving child when my guests arrive.” That was what my husband said.

In addition to the will, Mr. Harrison said, looking alternately at Jessica and Mark. Our internal audit team has found some suspicious transactions made by Mr. Evans during his tenure. And interestingly, that spending pattern coincides with the lavish lifestyle of one employee. Mr. Harrison stared at Jessica. Miss Davis, perhaps you can explain how you acquired designer handbags and expensive jewelry on a normal employees salary because our data shows that the company funds embezzled by Mr. Evans flowed into the items you are wearing right now. Mark’s eyes widened. He had forgotten about the petty embezzlement he had committed to please Jessica, thinking no one would check the details of operating expenses.