that because I earned good money, money was the only reason I was useful.
They had apparently forgotten that I had spent fourteen years advising companies on fraud controls and financial investigations.
I knew what evidence mattered.
And I knew how to preserve it.
On the third morning of my trip, my phone began ringing constantly.
Finally, Mark left a voicemail.
“Claire, the resort needs another card today. The bank froze everything. Mom is crying. We can’t cover the remaining balance. Call them and tell them this is a mistake.”
