Julian resigned as CEO after the breach. Halstead paid an enormous settlement and sold three hotels to preserve its cash reserves. Molly remained free while the criminal investigation continued. Julian had personally approved her access, and her lawyers argued that she had intended to cancel the release before the spilled coffee disabled the laptop. She and Julian still lived in the same penthouse and presented themselves as a devoted engaged couple. In private, they refused to share a car. Joanna told me that most of Julian's friends had stopped inviting him out. No one wanted Molly storming into dinner to interrogate every woman at the table. "He stays at the office until two or three every morning," Joanna said. "He'd rather sleep on a sofa than go home. Molly calls every hour

