“He was the sole trustee and sole owner.”

Alejandro took a small brass key out of his jacket pocket and walked straight to the heavy wooden door between the bedroom and the study.

He put the key in the brass lock, turned it until the bolt clicked home, and pulled the key out.

“You’ll stay out of the study and out of the household safe,” Alejandro said.

“I’m tired of hearing these absurd theories every time you find a piece of paper in your tote bag.”

“Are you using those land titles to back your company loans?” I asked.