Rebecca Sloan filed the non-possessory property preservation order with the Jefferson County clerk at three o’clock this afternoon, along with an emergency asset freeze on the entire equity line.”

Daniel rubbed his left eyebrow with two fingers, his eyes dropping to the paper audit.

“You can’t just freeze our operating accounts in the middle of a business quarter without consulting me.”

“It is already done, Daniel.

Frank Vance at Community First Bank confirmed that the three electronic wire transfers had no second authorization signatures at all.

The bank’s compliance office locked the draw line thirty minutes after receiving the injunction from Rebecca’s assistant.”

Ava shifted her weight near the edge of the kitchen island, taking her hands off the marble counter.