Not a confession to every element of a crime.

But clear evidence that both knew they were using an old signature rather than obtaining a current one from me.

PART 36 — WHY THEY WANTED THE LOAN

Not to run away to an island.

The truth was less cinematic.

Tristan’s company had cash-flow pressure.

A major client had delayed payment.

A lender had tightened a credit facility.

Tristan wanted liquidity quickly.

Corinne suggested using the house as collateral because: