There were no dramatic headlines and no immediate collapse of Derek’s career.

Most of the guests had their own lives to attend to.

A few acquaintances sent messages expressing concern, and one woman I barely knew asked whether the rumors were true.

I didn’t respond.

Bennett’s office sent Derek’s counsel a formal request for financial information.

Because some of the accounts were held jointly and others were connected to his company, sorting through them would take time.

Rachel assisted me in identifying which documents were personal and which required formal discovery.