Julian took out his phone and dialed his assistant. "Investigate her husband. His workplace, his social circle, and his financial situation. Get his bank records and social network for the last five years. Let him know he's not worthy of her."
I watched him end the call.
His fingers were still resting on the phone screen.
The light from the screen reflected off his face, illuminating the bloodshot veins in his eyes.
I pulled an old backup phone from my pocket.
I pressed the dial button and entered a number.
The call connected.
There was no greeting on the other end, just a silent wait.
"Initiate backup."
I said those two words and hung up.
The room fell silent for about ten seconds.
Three minutes later, the assistant's phone vibrated in his pocket. He answered, hesitated for a s
