Then widened further.
“Oh my God.”
Benjamin buried his face in his hands.
The number was devastating.
Years of interest.
Penalties.
Accumulated obligations.
Enough to erase almost everything he owned.
Margot stood abruptly.
“You told me you were wealthy.”
Benjamin remained silent.
“You said the company was thriving.”
Still nothing.
“You said this house was yours.”
The silence became its own answer.
She looked around the room.
