“I handled all financial matters,” Avery said without emotion. “He never questioned anything as long as his cards kept working.”

Elliot opened his laptop and prepared to work.

“What do you need from me,” he asked.

“I need everything about Savannah Reed,” Avery replied, her gaze steady and cold. “Background, employment, finances, social media, anything at all, and I need the same level of detail about Adrian.”

She paused briefly, then added in a quieter tone.

“I also need to know exactly what he has been doing with our money.”

PART 2

It took Elliot three days to complete his investigation, and what he uncovered left Avery completely stunned despite everything she had already heard. They sat in his office in Denver with the door closed and strict instructions given to his assistant not to interrupt them.

“Adrian opened a business account eight months ago,” Elliot began as he displayed the records. “The company is called Summit Edge Consulting LLC, and he is listed as the sole member.”

“What kind of business does it claim to be,” Avery asked.