PART 9
The police inquiry took a turn when investigators obtained a warrant for certain financial records connected to the disputed expenditures.

Julian had warned me not to expect the authorities to treat every cruel act as a crime.

But the records showed more than thoughtless vacation spending.

Chloe had created an electronic payment request bearing the name of the nursing agency.

The linked deposit destination was an account controlled by her.

Mark had then transferred portions of that money toward the hotel and other travel charges.

Investigators were checking whether the representation had been intentional and whether the transactions satisfied the elements of fraud.