Bank’s fraud division. Mr. Reed, we’ve confirmed multiple attempted recharges overnight from devices linked to previously authorized users. We’ll need your signed statement by noon.”
Dad’s mouth fell open.
I replied evenly, “Send it over.”
After the call, everyone remained motionless.
Then Mason foolishly laughed. “You think a bank form scares us? Dad can fix this.”
Dad no longer seemed confident.
He knew something the others didn’t.
This wasn’t merely a credit card. It was linked to my professional profile, identity safeguards, and the financial monitoring system I oversaw as