“We have found three more accounts in tax havens. The total sum of stolen money exceeds $45 million. Ethan prepared his escape thoroughly.”
“Can that money be recovered?”
“We are in contact with international agencies. The process is complex, but there is a chance.”
The next day, Emily received an unexpected call. It was Pamela Serrano from the detention center.
“Emily, it is Pamela. They gave me one call.”
“I am listening.”
“I want to tell everything. Testify against Ethan. But I have one condition.”
“What is it?”
“Meet with me. There are things you need to know.”
“About what?”
“About what Ethan planned to do to you and your son? It is much worse than you think.”
Emily agreed to meet. Curiosity overcame her aversion.
The detention center was a grim building in an industrial park. The visiting room: bare walls, a table, two chairs, bars on the window. Pamela looked terrible. Her hair was messy. Her clothes wrinkled. Her eyes red from crying. There was no trace of the self-assured young woman.
“Thank you for coming,” she said in a weak voice.
“I am listening, Pamela.”