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Chapter 8 - THE DEBT WAS REAL

The investigation found something Clara did not expect.

Briar Glen genuinely was in trouble.

Not every debt was corrupt.

Not every project was fake.

The flood had cost millions.

Road repairs were necessary.

Tax revenue had fallen.

Conrad used real fiscal distress to justify dishonest arrangements.

That distinction mattered.

If Clara wanted truth, she had to admit the town could not simply cancel everything.

So the state appointed an independent fiscal monitor.

The bonds remained valid where legally issued.

Related-party provisions were reviewed.

Some contracts were voided.

Others renegotiated.

Vale Municipal Opportunities lost preferred redevelopment access.

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The town still owed money.

Just not on Conrad’s terms.

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