“Warren was an entry-level clerk at an accounting firm called Beacon Financial,” Rachel whispered.

“He told me once that the firm managed secret offshore accounts for very wealthy local families.”

Walter closed his eyes and leaned heavily on his cane.

“Leonard served on the advisory board of Beacon Financial before the state regulators shut it down.”

“So Warren Cole worked for the same shadow operation as your uncle Leonard,” I said, looking back at Russell.

“It looks that way, but I swear on our son’s life that I did not know that when I bought the house,” Russell said desperately.