Chapter 13 - Richard Tried to Save Thomas
A second cassette in the blue case explained why.
Richard had agreed to meet Thomas aboard the boat and review the
evidence away from Michael.
They planned to take the documents to federal investigators the next
morning.
Before departure, Richard noticed another vessel following them.
He panicked.
Thomas told him to take the evidence and leave at a service dock.
Richard did.
Thomas continued alone, hoping to draw the other vessel away.
Richard never saw him again.
For years, guilt kept Richard silent.
He feared admitting he had abandoned Thomas would destroy both families
and expose his company.
Eventually he began cooperating secretly with Sarah’s unit.
Commander Sarah had known Richard for three years.
That was why she recognized Emily’s name instantly.
Richard died before the case was ready.
But he had left the key with the one person whose connection could not
easily be erased.
Emily.
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Richard had not expected Margaret to find it first.
He had underestimated how frightened she had become.
