Although the audit team had considerable authority, Dave's description hadn't mentioned every restriction. Their passes still wouldn't grant them access to certain floors.
Marsha was now a director, a board member, and the head of several divisions. Her office was on one of the upper floors, beyond the reach of their temporary clearance.
Max could break through the doors and take the stairs, but that seemed like unnecessary effort. It would also make their arrival feel far too threatening for an initial conversation.
Instead, they returned to someone who certainly had access.
"You want to do what?" Dave asked, rising from his chair and planting both hands on the desk. "Look, I didn't want you snooping around here in the first place. You clearly have your reasons, but I haven't even verified that you were at the manor that day."
"That's easy," Max replied, taking out his phone. "I can call Dennis for you."
