But not all forty-two were evidence of the same thing.

Some were payments made for legitimate overseas logistics services.

Several carried ambiguous descriptions and required further records.

Nine went through a chain of vendors that appeared related to Mariner Strategic Services.

Five could be directly linked, through disclosed documents, to accounts Julian controlled or benefited from.

The distinction mattered.

I had to tell the truth about the innocent transactions too.

One afternoon Martin called with a discovery that changed the direction of the case.