Brenda watched Russell walk back toward the company car before turning to face me.

“You still haven’t asked him the most important question in this whole mess.”

“Which question is that?” I asked, pulling out into the midday traffic.

“Why in the world is the title registered solely in Rachel’s name instead of a corporate holding trust?” Brenda asked.

“I saw the purchase agreement with my own eyes, Brenda, so the reason seems painfully obvious,” I muttered.

“I know Russell is stubborn, secretive, and far too arrogant for his own good,” Brenda said thoughtfully.