The trail did not end with Marilyn.

It pointed toward an investment partnership holding a minority interest in one of Dennis’s facilities.

The managing member was listed as Gary Fenwick.

“That’s not ordinary bookkeeping,” Simon said.

“That’s a potential conflict that should have been disclosed.”

I felt an old, familiar temptation to rush into Dennis’s office and hold the page under his nose.

Then I remembered the crystal bowl on the floor.

I stayed in my chair.