CHAPTER THIRTY-SIX - Echoes of Redemption

"Ms. Hart," Sarah's voice was tense. "I'm afraid we need to put our discussions on hold. Some... concerning information has come to light about Bennett Enterprises." Ava felt her stomach drop. "What kind of information, Ms. Haley?" "I'd rather not say over the phone. But let's just say it's raised some serious questions about the company's financial practices. We'll need time to investigate before we can proceed any further." As soon as she hung up, Ava's mind was racing. She knew Bennett Enterprises' books were clean – she'd gone over them herself countless times. Whatever information Sarah had received, it had to be false. It didn't take long for Ava to trace the source of the rumors. Jason Cole had been making the rounds in the industry, whispering insinuations about cooked books and impending indictments. He was careful never to make direct accusations, but the damage was done. Potential partners and investors were getting spooked. Ava knew she had to act fast. She called an e