Brandon had supplied recommendations, fabricated introductions, and encouraged staff to treat Lakefront as a trusted outside adviser.
Money had moved through several accounts before reaching businesses connected to Brandon and Savannah.
The forensic accountants couldn’t initially trace every dollar.
But what they found was enough for our attorneys to make formal reports and begin civil proceedings.
At the same time, the records from The Sapphire Room documented Brandon’s attempt to use a corporate payment method after his access had been revoked.
The jewelry transaction had never been completed.
But it demonstrated that he still expected to use resources belonging to my company.
Brandon called me repeatedly.
I didn’t answer.
Then the messages began.
Elena, you’re overreacting.
This is a misunderstanding.
Your father is putting ideas in your head.
Finally:
If you ruin me, you’ll regret it.
I showed the message to Dad.
He read it.
Then handed the phone back.
