Judith explained that the board hadn't approved the emergency-removal procedure described in his latest notice.
She also revealed that Marianne had requested several payments connected to Summit Property Recovery without providing the detailed records Judith expected.
"I've asked for the supporting documents," Judith said.
Caleb frowned.
"What did she tell you?"
"That the expenses involve confidential enforcement matters."
He sighed.
"And you don't believe her?"
Judith took a breath.
"I believe association money requires proper accounting, whether or not the president likes being questioned."
Caleb smiled faintly.
He liked that answer.
Judith continued.
She'd noticed several unusually high charges from Summit over the previous six months.
Some related to ordinary towing services.
Others included administrative consultation fees and storage-related expenses that weren't clearly connected to documented board decisions.
One invoice contained Eleanor Hayes's address.
Another referred to an unidentified "premium vehicle compliance case" on Caleb's street.
Caleb felt his stomach tighten.
"Does it list my address?"
Judith hesitated.
"Not completely. But the timing concerns me."
He looked toward the garage.
Then asked whether she believed the board had authorized removal of his Lamborghini.
"No."
The answer was immediate.
For several seconds, Caleb remained silent.
Then he said, "I think Marianne is trying to have it towed anyway."
Judith didn't dismiss the concern.
Instead, she asked him to send copies of the notices.
The next morning, Caleb met Judith at a café outside Stonebridge Heights.
He brought a folder containing the HOA correspondence, vehicle registration information, and copies of the relevant property documents.
Judith brought meeting minutes and records she was permitted to discuss in her board role.
They spent nearly two hours comparing dates.
A pattern emerged.
Marianne sometimes described a proposed action as already approved before the board considered it.
Several vendor invoices followed those communications.
And when directors questioned the expenses, Marianne claimed the details were confidential or too urgent to wait.
Judith looked increasingly troubled.
"She's been treating preliminary discussions as formal decisions."
Caleb nodded.
"That's what Olivia thinks too."
The treasurer examined one notice.
It referred to a board resolution authorizing emergency vehicle abatement.
She checked her records.
There had been no such resolution adopted at the meeting cited.
Judith stared at the paper.
For a moment, her face became completely still.
"That's not possible."
Caleb frowned.
"What?"
She pointed toward the document.
"It cites a vote that never happened."
He leaned closer.
"Are you certain?"
Judith opened the minutes.
"Completely."
For several seconds, neither spoke.
Then she looked toward him.