Chapter 9 - Richard Carter Returns For The Vote
Richard Carter appeared with attorneys two days later.
He claimed Margaret’s founder certificate was invalid.
He argued Henry had manipulated their father during illness.
The documents did not support that.
Samuel Carter’s medical records showed he was competent when the transfer was executed.
Richard then changed tactics.
He admitted having interests in Northbridge Surgical.
He claimed Henry knew and approved them.
The ledger contradicted him.
So did Theresa’s files.
Richard’s strongest defense was that Henry had also benefited from questionable supplier arrangements.
That was partly true.
Henry had approved several contracts before understanding Richard’s hidden ownership.
Later, after discovering it, Henry concealed the conflict to avoid scandal.
Alexander refused to clean that up.
His father had failed too.
Richard exploited the failure.
Thomas had monetized it.
Theresa had paid for it.
The board commissioned an outside investigation.
The manufacturing sale remained frozen.
Margaret’s shares gave her power to block it.
For the first time in her life, she knowingly exercised that power.
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“I vote no until the investigation is complete.”
Nobody spoke over her.
