“He transfers forty thousand dollars into this branch every January.”

“I need your identification and your formal position in the LLC,” he said.

My cell phone vibrated in my coat pocket.

I ignored the buzzing against my leg.

“I just need to know whether the account is active,” I said.

“I can’t confirm any details without legal authorization,” the teller said.

“I’m placing a lock on the inquiry screen now.”

My phone vibrated a second time.