Richard had placed certain assets in independent trusts and left financial records with Margaret and the accountants who had conducted the investigation.
The $3.8 million account was one part of that arrangement.
“Your former father-in-law believed Harrison might eventually try to use Tyler to obtain control of assets that were legally outside his reach,” Margaret explained. “He wanted to make certain you would have the resources to protect yourself and your son.”
I looked down at the documents.
“Is Harrison trying to take the trust?”
“Not directly. Not yet.”
“Then why did Tyler tell me not to trust anyone his father knows?”
Margaret studied my face.
“Because your son has discovered something we haven’t.”
That afternoon, my phone rang.
Harrison.
I almost let it go to voicemail.
Instead, I answered.
“Emily. Finally.”
His voice carried the familiar irritation of a man accustomed to being obeyed.
“Where is Tyler?” I asked.
