“The secure terminal behind the basement deadbolt needs two-factor authorization to transfer the audit ledgers into federal custody.”

I took the brass key with the red tape out of my coat pocket.

I handed it straight to Captain Keller.

“The duplicate key Julian used was taken out of my bag during David’s funeral,” I said calmly.

“The main vault locks are still secure.

The original audit ledger shows three hundred eighty thousand dollars in diverted contract money.”

Harper let out a shrill noise that was half scream and half gasp.

She clutched Julian’s sleeve as the marshal steered him toward the back door of the lead vehicle.