Claire nodded.
"I am not making an accusation."
She held up the spreadsheet.
"I'm asking why the records say one thing while the evidence says another."
No one answered.
Chapter 9 — The Resignation
Two days later, Evelyn resigned as HOA president.
She said she was stepping down because of personal circumstances.
The board appointed an interim president.
The new board suspended vehicle immobilization until a proper verification process could be created.
Every outstanding parking fine was reviewed.
Several were canceled.
Residents received written explanations.
Daniel received an apology.
Claire's SUV was returned without charge.
But Claire had one final question.
"Where did the original complaint come from?"
The board investigated.
The report had been submitted anonymously.
But the electronic record showed it had been created from the HOA office computer.
The timestamp matched the hour Evelyn had been reviewing parking complaints.
The evidence was not enough to prove every allegation.
But it was enough to trigger an independent review.