Chapter 4 - Daniel Hid More Than Jewelry
Rebecca’s attorney arranged for a forensic copy of the USB.
The original remained preserved.
The drive was encrypted.
But one unencrypted text file contained four words:
FOR REBECCA — D.H.
Rebecca stopped breathing.
Daniel.
Her first husband had died five years earlier after a sudden heart
attack.
He had owned Hart Development, a regional real-estate company with
commercial buildings, apartment complexes, and undeveloped land.
After his death, Rebecca inherited controlling interests for herself and
Noah.
Victor entered her life two years later.
Charming.
Patient.
Helpful.
He gradually took over property administration because Rebecca hated
dealing with the business Daniel had left behind.
The bracelet disappeared six months after Rebecca married Victor.
Now Michael examined its clasp.
There was a tiny removable plate beneath it.
Perfectly sized for a micro USB adapter.
Daniel had not merely hidden jewelry.
May you like
He had hidden information inside something he believed Rebecca would
never willingly give away.
