No hidden demand.

No surprise claim on my savings.

I spent the day assembling my professional record from my own saved correspondence.

There were years of spreadsheets, notes from suppliers, and production models showing how much Langford Textiles owed to its employees and lenders.

I noticed a pattern: some invoices appeared on Marlene’s preferred vendor list even though they lacked receiving signatures.

One shipping company had the same mailing address as a wedding-planning business Brielle promoted online.

I called Ruth again.