Chapter 7 - Searching For Answers In The Bank Records
The parking garage grew deathly silent as Dorian’s words hung heavily between them in the enclosed space.
“Explain that to me right now, Dorian,” Beck demanded, grabbing his cousin by the lapel of his rumpled suit jacket.
“Three years ago, before you and Talia got married, she uncovered an embezzlement trail tied to your father’s old firm,” Dorian explained quickly.
“Avia threatened to destroy Talia’s family business unless she signed a non-disclosure agreement and took the fall for the debt.”
Beck slowly released his grip, his mind reeling as the horrific puzzle pieces snapped together in his head.
“She took the blame to protect me?” Beck asked, his voice barely rising above a broken whisper.
“She protected you from a federal indictment that would have ended your career before it even began,” Dorian nodded grimly.
“And Avia has been holding that over her head ever since, turning her into a prisoner in her own home.”
Dorian opened the car door, stepping out into the cold concrete garage before glancing back one last time.
“If you go to the federal prosecutor tomorrow, Avia won't go down alone—she’ll drag Talia down with her.”
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With those parting words, Dorian turned and hurried toward the stairwell, disappearing into the shadows of the building.
Beck sat alone in the dark car, the weight of the past three years crushing down upon his chest like a lead weight.
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