“Arthur, I need you to call an extraordinary meeting of the shareholders. I have the forensic proof.”

“I can’t,” Arthur said. “If I help you, they will freeze my assets next. Marcus threatened to tie me to the embezzlement.”

There was a brief pause on the line, filled with static.

“They know Clara Bennett is with you,” Arthur added.

My heart gave a sharp, violent thud against my ribs.

“What do you mean?” Alexander asked.

“Marcus told the investigators that Clara was your accomplice. He claims she initiated the transfers from your office terminal.”

I took a step back, my shoulder hitting the cold plaster of the wall.

“They are searching for her now, Alexander,” Arthur said. “They’ve already dispatched a team to her apartment.”

“Arthur—”

“I have to go. Do not call this number again. Turn yourself in, Alexander. It’s the only way to stay safe.”

The line went dead with a sharp click.

Alexander lowered the phone slowly.

The screen went dark, reflecting the pale light of the streetlamp outside.

“They are going to your apartment,” he said, turning his head to look at me.