Different crimes.
Different responsibilities.
I looked at Detective Mills.
“I want every account frozen that can legally be frozen.”
“We’re working on it.”
“Every property flagged.”
“Yes.”
“Every device preserved.”
“Yes.”
Then:
“And I want Martin questioned.”
The detective studied me.
“He already is.”
My breath stopped.
“What?”
Detective Mills looked at Daniel, then back at me.
“Mr. Vale walked into our financial-crimes unit forty minutes ago.”
I stared.
“Why?”
“He says he wants to cooperate.”
I laughed once.
Of course he did.
Then the detective delivered the first twist I never expected.
“He also says Kristen has been blackmailing him for eleven months.”
CHAPTER 4 — MARTIN ADMITTED HE HELPED THEM STEAL FROM ME. THEN HE SHOWED POLICE THE SECRET KRISTEN HAD USED TO CONTROL HIM
Martin did not become innocent because someone blackmailed him.
I want that understood.
People like simple categories after betrayal.
Victim.
Villain.
Good.
Bad.
Life rarely gives you that convenience.
