“Understood. Then another question. Ethan had access to the notary public’s database, but the information about private clients, their income, properties came from somewhere else. Where exactly? Judging by the thefts, he had a source in the IRS or the banking system.”
“Someone was passing him data on wealthy elderly people.”
Emily pondered. It was true. How did Ethan know the marital status of the clients, their heirs, the size of their savings? Could Uncle Nick be that source? It is very likely.
“That is why we need your help. But for that, Ethan has to contact him himself.”
“And why would he do that?”
“If we promise him a reduced sentence in exchange for his cooperation,” Black paused, “or if he thinks he can escape.”
“How? You mean you will break him out of jail?”
“Of course. Under our control. Ethan will try to contact his boss, ask for help. We will catch the contact and get to Uncle Nick.”
“And the risk minimal. Ethan will be under constant surveillance. At the first real escape attempt, he will be arrested again.”
Emily thought about it. The plan was risky but tempting. Capturing the entire criminal network would mean protecting other potential victims.
“Agreed. What do I have to do?”