It has no bearing on the investigation.”

“It was left in a secured staff area without my knowledge,” I said.

“My father wanted me to know he could reach me inside my own office.”

“It was a reminder,” Arthur said.

He spoke softly, his voice dropping into the heavy register he used when he wanted to end an argument at the dinner table.

“I wanted you to have a way back.

If Caleb did something to Elise, Caleb destroyed himself.