mistake was thinking my daughter’s kindness meant she had no power.”
Daniel turned toward him.
“Sir, whatever she told you—”
“She showed me your messages.”
Daniel froze.
Vanessa stepped backward.
Martin removed another document.
“Your employer has also requested your cooperation with an internal expense investigation.”
Daniel looked sick.
“That has nothing to do with her.”
“You’re right,” I said. “You did that to yourself.”
Vanessa suddenly snapped.
“This whole thing was her idea! Daniel didn’t even want to make her stand!”
Daniel spun toward her.
“Shut up.”
“No! You
