It was decades of systematic embezzlement, millions upon millions of dollars, stolen from the whole family by one of its own.

And suddenly I understood exactly why my father had lost control so completely when I set those copies on his desk.

I had not stumbled onto a bad business deal.

I had uncovered the fraudulent foundation of his entire fortune.

Chapter 8 — She Wasn’t Alone

My attorney, Elena Salgado, reviewed the bank statements for hours before she looked up at me.

“Daniela,” she said.