Andrew Long's POV cont.
Eric's voice was filled with pain, anger, and bitterness as he told his tale. "Mr. MacKenzie, I have known something was off with Candace for years, I just didn't realize the extent of her schemeing. She assured me that if she could get Cecilia and you here in Toronto for a happy occasion that she could reconcile with you both and convince you to give her the twenty million I need to reimburse Clowater Industries. I admit, I was desperate and I wanted to believe her."
Frederick smoothly guided the conversation by asking a question. "Why do you need twenty million? Is the company in trouble?"
"No. The company is doing remarkably good, all things considered. But I messed up. I listened to the wrong people. Trusted the wrong people. Used company funds to invest in a
