Chapter 5

Nolan’s water glass remained halfway to his mouth.

Owen repeated the question. “Did you witness your wife sign the license?”

“Celeste managed the document process,” Nolan said. His voice had lost the warmth he used for investors. “I received the completed copy from her.”

Celeste sat straighter. “Mara signed through the same secure account she used for the medical-leave forms. Nolan had no reason to question it.”

“That wasn’t my question,” Owen said. “You presented this as an approved family asset. Can either of you show independent confirmation that Mara authorized it?”

Nolan looked at me then. He wanted a…