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“More specifically this time,” Martin replies.

Vivian turns toward us.

“Regulators have broadened the preservation scope. Assume any communication relating to company operations, acquisitions, market strategy, senior leadership, or the investigation itself may eventually be requested.”

“I understand preservation,” I say.

“This goes beyond not deleting emails,” Martin says.

“It includes messages you send now.”

I lean back in my chair.

“To employees?”

“To anyone, depending on content.”

Adrian frowns.

“That's absurdly broad.”

“It is broad,” Vivian says, “but it isn't unusual.”

Martin looks directly at me.

“If you discuss this investigation with someone outside the company, that communication can become relevant. If that person is a journalist, consultant, adviser, or anyone who recently had access to leadership, counsel may have to identify them, preserve the communication, and potentially explain why the conversation occurred.”

My jaw tightens.

“What if the conversation has nothing to do with Blackwell?”

“Then don't make it about Blackwell,” Martin says.

“But understand that context matters. Right now, people are already looking at recent access patterns.”

I know exactly what he means.

“Sophie.”

No one answers immediately, but the long silence is enough.

Vivian speaks first.

“Her name has come up because she was embedded with the company recently. That doesn't mean anyone is accusing her of wrongdoing.”

“Preston is.”

Vivian's expression hardens.

“Preston is asking questions because he knows questions create leverage.”

Adrian closes the memorandum.

“He's already requested her access logs.”

I look at him. “On whose authority?”

“The crisis committee's.”