Chapter 13 — The Reckoning

It moved quickly after that, and lawfully, which is the only way it could not be undone.

Larkhaven filed civil claims against Rasmussen Crest for fraudulent misrepresentation and conspiracy.

The banks accelerated Konstantin’s loans, and his company was in receivership before noon.

The detectives arrested him for forgery and financial crimes; Astrid was charged with conspiracy after investigators recovered the messages showing she had helped plan the coerced transfer.

Greta agreed to testify.