Kira forges Lew's name as the drawer of a stolen check, drawn on Metro Bank, and makes the item payable to Kira. Lew is liable to pay the amount to

A) no one.
B) ordinary holders only.
C) ordinary holders, HDCs, and holders through HDCs.
D) HDCs only.

Forge

To create a fake version of something, such as a document or signature, with the intent to deceive.

HDCs

Stands for Holders in Due Course, referring to parties holding a negotiable instrument free from certain defenses and claims.

Drawer

In banking, the person who writes or creates a check. In the context of furniture, it is a sliding storage compartment.