Others did not.

The questioned amount remained near one million dollars.

Investigators later traced substantial funds through shell vendors and accounts connected to intermediaries.

The story became more serious.

PART 19 — THE FIXER

The man who approached Daniela in the hospital was identified.

He was not some mysterious underworld mastermind.

A former private investigator.

Known for aggressive reputation-management work.

He had been retained through an intermediary connected to Chloe.