months ago.”
“Yes.”
“Then why?”
I looked at Evan.
“Because shortly before it expired, someone offered me $250,000 to sign a permanent nondisclosure agreement covering matters that were not protected by the original investigation.”
Olivia’s smile disappeared.
Evan said sharply, “That proves nothing.”
Richard turned toward him.
“I didn’t ask you.”
I removed my phone from my evening bag.
“I refused the offer.”
Richard held out his hand.
I showed him the email.
The payment had been proposed through a law firm.
Richard read the sender information.
Then he
