Harrison studied me.
“Eleanor, that man is dangerous.”
“I know.”
“He’s already taken your home, your reputation, and control of the company.”
I looked directly at him.
“But he hasn’t taken my mind.”
I explained that Silas was using an outdated international payment system associated with Vance Holdings.
Years earlier, I’d ordered the channel retired after an internal compliance review.
Records from the system might still help investigators identify suspicious transfers.
Harrison immediately understood.
“You want Detective Callahan to examine the transaction history.”
“Exactly.”
He nodded.
“I’ll contact him.”
As the visit ended, Harrison leaned toward the glass.
“Please be careful. Silas may become unpredictable if he realizes we’re investigating.”
I stood.
“He’s already made the biggest mistake of his life.”
“Which is?”
“He thinks money makes him untouchable.”
***
My trial began several weeks later.
The courtroom was filled with reporters.
Photographs of my father’s medication appeared on large monitors.
