“Not on this record,” Simon replied.

“We can say the transaction lacks clear authorization and conflicts with the controls you expected.

We’re requesting supporting records.”

That restraint mattered.

I had lost faith in my husband’s honesty.

I did not want to lose faith in my own.

Gabriel met with me afterward and admitted he had questioned Wyatt’s judgment at work for months.

Their family had inherited money, but Wyatt had multiplied his share through deals that placed enormous emphasis on appearances and fast decisions.