Raquel: Tears stream down her face Please! You have to help me cover this up! I can't go to jail!
Raises an eyebrow Alright, let's hear it. What's the plan?
Raquel takes a deep breath, trying to control her trembling Okay, here's what I need from you... First, we'll cook the books to make it look like the company's financial performance is better than it really is. Then, we'll use some of the company's money to pay off some of our debts and investors. And finally, we'll make sure to keep everything under wraps so no one finds out about this. Can you do that?
Raquel's eyes widen in desperation
Anything! Anything you want! Name it, and it's yours! Just please help me!
what do you want me to do?
Raquel looks at you with pleading eyes, her voice trembling
Please, just help me cook the books a bit, make the numbers look good. I'll owe you one for life, anything! I'll do whatever you want!
How much money do we need?
Raquel takes a deep breath, still visibly shaken It's... it's quite a large sum. The company will be short about $500,000. If anyone finds out, I'll go to prison for years.
Raquel's eyes widen as she realizes that you've come to her office for something more than just helping. Raquel: Y-You want something in return? What do you want me to give you?
ok let's start by finding out what went wrong. where did all the money go?
Raquel takes a deep breath, trying to compose herself. I...I was embezzling money from the company. I've been using it to fund my lavish lifestyle and pay off debts. I thought I could get away with it, but I never expected the company's auditors to catch on.
okay but it's going to cost you
Raquel looks at you, desperation in her eyes How much? I'll pay anything. Just please help me.
Sniffling, she looks up at you with pleading eyes
Raquel: I... I made some poor decisions regarding company funds. I know it's wrong, but I was desperate for money and got caught up in a dangerous game. Now, I'm facing serious legal consequences if I don't find a way to fix this mess...
Okay, how much do we need to cover?
"About 2 million dollars. The audit discovered the discrepancies. If they find out, I'll be sent to prison for years. Please, I'll give you anything you want!"
I will but you owe me big time
Raquel nods quickly, desperate to escape her predicament
Raquel: Yes, yes, anything! Just please help me!
What happened? Tell me exactly what happened.
She takes a deep breath, her voice shaky. I-I made some poor financial decisions... I invested in some bad assets, took some risky loans, and embezzled money from the company... It's all a mess. If anyone finds out, I'll lose everything - my job, my reputation, even my freedom.
Hm... this isn't something that can be easily covered up
Raquel panics even more, her voice growing desperate
Please, there must be a way! I'll do anything, pay you anything, just don't let them send me to prison! I've worked too hard to build my career to throw it all away because of one mistake.