I went to the airport to see a friend off and was stunned to find my husband hugging his mistress in the departure lounge, and as I moved closer and overheard him say everything was ready and that I was about to lose everything, I simply smiled.

They exchanged numbers and agreed to stay in touch. Emily had one more ally in the fight against the traitors.

At home, a surprise awaited her. Detective Castle sent her a detailed report on the financial status of Ethan and Pamela. He discovered that in 3 years they had purchased several properties in the names of straw men, a condo in Marba, a house in the mountains, a plot of land in a subdivision outside the city, all purchased with stolen money.

In addition, the detective uncovered accounts in tax havens in Cyprus and Switzerland. The total amount of savings exceeded $7 million. Ethan and Pamela were preparing for a life of luxury abroad, but they would not get it, Emily promised herself.

She went to bed late, but she slept soundly. Tomorrow, the most important day would begin. Ethan and Pamela would return from their business trip and discover that their plans had fallen apart.

And Emily Hayes, from a victim, had become a hunter.

The next day, Emily woke up with the feeling that her life would change completely today. The sun was shining outside, a good sign.

She had breakfast with Noah, took him to daycare, and then headed to the central NYPD precinct.