The room feels smaller suddenly.
The document lies between us like a loaded weapon.
Reyes Holdings Executive Trust
And beneath the authorization line—
Adrian Reyes.
My heartbeat thunders in my ears.
“Why is your name on this account?”
The question leaves my mouth quietly, but it slices through the silence like glass.
Adrian doesn’t react immediately. He studies the paper again. Then exhales slowly.
“Because I’m one of the trustees.”
“That’s not what I asked.”
His gaze lifts to mine. I can see the calculation behind his eyes. Not panic. Not guilt. Strategy.
“You asked why my name is on the account,” he says calmly. “The answer is simple. I have authorization access.”
Margaret looks between us. “That account funded the SUV rental.”
My stomach tightens.
“Yes,” Adrian says.
“So
