The security officer asked permission to review the messages. Emily agreed.

Half an hour later, the truth began spilling out like dirty water from a broken pipe.

Ryan had used those documents to file a restricted travel authorization. In simple terms, Emily wasn’t allowed to take Lily out of the state without prior notification.

But that wasn’t all. There was also a loan in Emily’s name for sixteen thousand dollars—a loan she’d never applied for. The registered address was Ryan’s office.

Emily covered her mouth. “No… that can’t be.”

Noah didn’t tell her to calm down. There was nothing calm about it.