The investigation uncovered suspicious invoices, questionable transfers, and an attempted restructuring that could have weakened my ownership rights. Raymond insisted I was destroying his family’s legacy, but the original contracts proved otherwise. Walter eventually acknowledged that my investment had saved Pacific Oak Crafting.
He also admitted that Florence had pressured him to minimize my contribution for years. I refused to retaliate. Instead, I demanded independent financial oversight, a qualified board, and equal treatment for all four daughters. Then Walter asked me to return to San Diego for one final meeting that would determine the company’s future.
