I
stared.
“What does that mean?”
“Ask why your husband kept evidence hidden instead of giving it to investigators.”
Daniel frowned.
Samuel continued.
“Ask why he protected Evelyn instead of clearing her name.”
“Because you threatened her.”
“No.”
Samuel’s voice became quiet.
“Because Robert was involved.”
The world seemed to tilt again.
Daniel shook his head.
“Liar.”
“Robert transferred the money.”
“No.”
“He helped me create the accounts.”
“No.”
“He wasn’t protecting you from me, Daniel.”
Samuel’s gaze went to him.
“He was protecting himself.”
Daniel’s face emptied.
I wanted to dismiss it instantly.
But then I remembered Robert’s tape.
You are going to learn things about me that will make you angry.
Not secrets.
Things.
Samuel looked almost triumphant.
“There were two signatures on every transfer.”
He pointed at himself.
“And Robert’s.”
I felt physically ill.
“Why?”
“Because our father was going bankrupt. Robert wanted to save the family properties.
