Chapter 5

With that money tied up, the Sullivan Group's cash flow was in serious trouble, and Carter was at his wits' end.

Not long after, Carter called, sounding furious.

"Rebecca, you quit without my permission. That's illegal. Did you take those client files? That's stealing company secrets, you know. I could get you locked up for this," he snapped.

I calmly arranged to meet him at the police station, ready to settle this once and for all.

When Carter saw me, he stormed over.

He said, "Rebecca, you're coming back to the office with me right now and explaining yourself. Or…