21
Late in the day, the staff are leaving, I enter Bill's office.
"I have concerns as how to proceed with this new case.
There are several crimes involving this one person."
I pass him a thumb drive.
"Jim installed hidden office cameras the week he was hired. He's compiled incriminating videos for nearly 20 years, he hasn't revealed them for fear of repercussions; felony charges and loss of employment." I sit on the edge of his desk beside him.
"Open the file 'Vivian'."
"That's a felony, likely a 20-year sentence. Carl is unaware and has not seen this."
I pause.
"YET", I move to the other side of his desk.
"Jim figured Carl would kill you. Kept it a secret."
I drop a very thick file folder on the desk.
"Ok, open 'Leona,'"
"That was recorded by Delilah. Another felony; Bill, probably another 25-year sentence. Delilah should have castrated you; Leona still wants to."
I unplug the stick.
"There are 42 files, backed up with recordings. All involve you doing illegal, or inappropriate obscene activities."
"I'm legal counsel representing, Delilah, Leona, Carl, Vivian, and Jim."
I pull a spreadsheet from the file folder, tap the page, step around behind him.
"Jim is seeking $250,000. Vivian is suing for 1 million, Carl, for your 1/2 of the law firm. Delilah for divorce and Leona for 3 million."
I wave for Carl and Yuina to enter.
"Bill Gransworth." I hand Bill a large white envelope.
"You've been served." I pick up the file folder.
"They've collectively agreed if you sign over all your assets and walk out of their lives this very moment, we won't turn the evidence files over to the officers waiting in the board room. You have 20 minutes to decide" Luina and Carl exit, I move to the doorway.
"There is an impartial lawyer, a commissioner of oaths in the boardroom, awaiting to witness the prepared papers for you to sign over the firm, your house, and divorce papers."
"All right, I'll sign, I'm done." We go to the boardroom, Bill signs all papers.
"Officers thank-you, please escort him off the premises." I gather the papers, thank the lawyer, and put all the files in the safe.
Delilah, Leona, Doug, Jessica, Pam and Jim are waiting at the nearby bar. I raise my arms as I approach.
"Done, he's out, papers signed." I chug the first drink I see. There's a seat beside Jim, I lean to him.
"Are we under surveillance?" We chuckle.
"Well, not that video is necessary, dalliance is abundant." After a healthy chug of his beer, Jim continues.