Sloane Hayes Kept Track of Every Dollar Before Her Husband Ever Signed the Apex Account

The agent said the hold was active and had been initiated by the merchant.

She sounded bored.

I asked for the exact time.

She read it off to me.

Seven forty-two that morning.

I jotted the time down on a sticky note.

I asked what name was on the request.

She said The Apex Club, billing office.