“We have the joint account removal form from three days before Christmas, and the household budget sheet where Cole wrote ‘reduce further’ next to Lauren’s monthly grocery allowance.”

“We also have the signed statement from the lobby doorman,” Richard added, laying down a white sheet of paper.

“Confirming that Cole came back alone at five forty-five on Christmas morning looking disheveled.”

I picked up the third binder and opened the front sleeve.

“What about the embezzlement files?” I asked.

“Exhibit C,” Richard said, his tone turning careful and measured.

“The two-million-four-hundred-thousand-dollar audit report from Whitmore Capital.”