Chapter 3

Olivia had a little over 2,000 dollars in her payroll account, and another account held a joint savings she shared with Jacob. Every month, Jacob's paycheck was automatically deposited there, meant for household expenses and savings. She had the card and knew the password, but she'd never withdrawn money on her own.

Standing at the payment window, she hesitated for a few seconds before finally using the card.

2,7000 dollars disappeared in an instant, and her phone chimed with a text alert—it was from her own phone. She glanced at the balance—there was still 143,000 dollars left.

That evening, back…