“Yes,” Naomi said, a rare tone of satisfaction in her voice. “Original financial ledgers, wire transfer receipts, and the signed agreements between Conrad and the city inspectors.”

“It’s over, then,” I whispered.

“The federal prosecutors are reviewing the documents now,” Naomi said. “The indictments are being signed as we speak.”

“What happens next?” I asked.

“The police are heading to the Harrow estate,” Naomi said. “I suggest you stay where you are.”

I looked at Lily, who was now coloring a yellow sun in the corner of her page.

I knew I couldn’t just sit in the apartment while the empire crumbled.

I needed to see it end.

I needed to look Grant in the eye when the truth finally broke him.

I called Mrs. Henderson, our trusted neighbor down the hall, and asked her to watch Lily for a few hours.

Lily hugged me tightly before she walked out the door, her small arms wrapping around my neck.

“Be careful, Mommy,” she whispered.

“I will be back soon, my love,” I said, kissing her cheek.