The third person who stepped out of the vehicle was Thomas’s old business partner.

between them.

“What did he tell you?”

Richard said quietly:

“I told them the bank records were finally being reviewed.”

My stomach dropped.

“Reviewed by whom?”

Richard looked at me.

“Federal investigators.”

Nobody moved.

Benjamin whispered:

“Mom, please.”

I stared at him.

“What did you do?”

He shook his head.

“I didn’t know it would go this far.”

Richard stepped forward.

“Benjamin wasn’t the only person moving money.”

I looked at him.

“Who else?”

Richard looked toward Genevieve.

She closed her eyes.

Then she whispered:

“My father.”

I didn’t understand.