Extraits

“This is what we do,” I said. “Your nephew is unaware that we have this information. If you move quickly, you should be able to seize the assets before he liquidates them.

Mr. Piney raised his head. “Who have you told about this?”

Oh no, you don’t. “Our contract guarantees confidentiality. We do not disclose the information we obtain in the course of our investigations unless compelled to do so in a court of law.”

Mr. Piney was still staring at me.

I met his gaze. Pay us and walk us to the front door, and you will live another day.

I was looking straight at him and I saw the exact moment his confidence faltered.

Arabella stepped forward and held up her cell phone. “I’m ready for your transfer.”