The Cost of Greed and the Secret Clause that Ruined Everything
The sun was beginning to set, casting long shadows across the parking lot.
“That went well,” Jerome said, unlocking his car.
“It’s not over yet,” I said.
“No,” Jerome agreed. “But the hard part is done.”
I got into my car and sat in the driver’s seat for a moment before turning the key.
My phone vibrated in my purse.
I pulled it out, expecting a text from Rachel asking for an update.
Instead, the screen showed an incoming call from an unknown number.
I pressed the talk button and held the phone to my ear.
“Avery?” a woman’s voice said.
It wasn’t Rachel, and it wasn’t Kayla.
“Yes,” I said.
“My name is Elena,” the voice said. “I think we need to talk about your husband’s other bank accounts.”
I gripped the steering wheel with my free hand.
“Who are you?” I asked.
“I worked as a senior teller at the Elm Street branch,” Elena said. “I handled your husband’s accounts for three years.”
I looked out the windshield at the grey pavement.
“Why are you calling me now?” I asked.