Not every irregularity proved criminal conduct, and not every transfer had the same explanation. But the accumulated evidence raised questions far more serious than a disagreement between a husband and wife.
The financial inquiry expanded.
Arthur was no longer dealing only with my civil claims. He had to respond to questions about the company’s accounting, its disclosures, and the authorization of certain transactions.
Meanwhile, Daniel’s cooperation came at a cost.
He had to provide records, explain his own decisions, and acknowledge that he had failed to disclose important facts. He was not transformed into an innocent victim simply because he finally began telling the truth.
He had participated in decisions that harmed me.
He had allowed his father to use family loyalty as leverage.
And he had tried to persuade me to sign a document that would have contradicted my own knowledge of events.
His cooperation mattered, but it did not erase his responsibility.