“Is that your handwriting, Mark?” Vance asked.

Mark adjusted his tie knot again, a dark red flush spreading up his throat.

“The money was used to handle monthly household bills,” Mark said.

“It was transferred to Miss Cole’s business account within twenty-four hours,” Rachel said.

“The principal balance is still completely unpaid, and last month the lender issued a formal notice of default against Claire’s name.”

She set her pen down with a light click on the table.

“That transaction is documented financial conversion and signature forgery under state law,” Rachel said.