My attorney stopped beside me and adjusted his glasses. “Vanessa Cross. You are named as primary defendant in a civil fraud action. A criminal complaint has been filed with the district attorney for felony conspiracy, attempted financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult, commercial bribery, and document forgery.”

He glanced at the detectives. “She’s yours.”

Daniel broke and ran for the kitchen exits. My security team intercepted him before he made ten feet and held him on the floor until an officer reached them.

Pierce started crying and put his hands out for the cuffs before anyone asked.

Vanessa didn’t run. She stared up at me with tears cutting through her makeup, and underneath it there was nothing left but desperation.

“Adrian, please.” She reached for my jacket. “Darling, we can fix this. I love you.”