Inside was exactly what I expected.

The final report from Decker Investigations.

Decker retired years ago; his son handled this case. Less skilled than his father, but discreet. The Sterling name still opens doors—even in my semi-retirement. The company largely runs itself now. I only intervene when the board grows sentimental about the old real-estate holdings.

Sentiment, in business, is a liability.

The first page was a profile:

Name: James Spencer Sterling
Age: 28
Occupation: Former factory worker (terminated)
Current residence: Unhoused
Location: Columbus, Ohio