The inquiry moved slowly.

For two weeks I heard little beyond requests for dates and permission to review my correspondence.

Then Amara asked to meet with me and Nora.

She placed three diagrams on the table.

Blue Ridge Supply Strategies had been established by a holding entity linked to a business manager who also handled expenses for Marlene’s charitable events.

Several invoices billed Langford Textiles for technical services that employees could not confirm receiving.

There were transfers to a design consultancy Brielle used, but the investigator was careful not to assume Brielle knew where the money originated.