“I looked at the Connecticut Secretary of the State’s online registry last night,” I said.

“Apex Consulting has no commercial tax registration number and no physical office on file.”

Grant gave me a look of open, practiced sympathy, his right hand going up to adjust his silk tie.

“You’re confusing ordinary corporate structuring with household banking, Emily.”

“Where’s the actual contract for their research?” I asked.

Grant glanced back over his shoulder at Natalie, who immediately picked up her desk phone.

“I have a two o’clock settlement meeting with Richard Hale on Pearl Street.