Sarah went on to explain, “Diane’s team was supposed to dig up dirt on me, or create dirt in the absence of it. Those were her instructions. But my attorney found out the truth—a lot of it through their work. She gave us the real reports and documents, which Tom switched with Diane’s fabricated ones, just before dinner. You can clearly see which one is which.”
Uncle Paul looked at Diane for a long time. Then he said, “I need you to leave.” Not unkindly. Just with the finality of a man who has revised something fundamental. Diane looked around the table for a foothold and found none. She picked up her bag. She said, “You’ll regret this.” She walked to the door. It closed behind her. The candles didn’t even flicker.