Edwin rounded on her, furious. “Shut your mouth!”

“You told me the money was yours!” Kara shrieked. “You said Camila was a broke loser and swore you’d divorce her this week!”

Camila signaled the technician, and an audio file played over the speakers — Kara’s own voice, proposing they set up fake supply companies to skim more cash.

Kara backed away, pale. “I had no idea any of those invoices were illegal,” she lied.

“You knew enough to profit from them,” Donald cut in. “The authorities will sort out exactly what you’re liable for.”

Two plainclothes detectives entered with an arrest warrant issued on the fraud complaint. They stepped onto the stage to inform Edwin of the charges and restrict his movement.