Isabelle’s POV
I had spent years building my life on a foundation of control.
Now, it was all crumbling beneath me.
I stood in my office, hands braced against my desk, staring at the email that had just come in. The words blurred slightly, but the message was clear.
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF INVESTIGATION
FROM: Federal Financial Crimes Division
TO: Isabelle Everett
Ms. Everett,
Following recent allegations of fraudulent financial activity, an official investigation has been launched into Everett Holdings. Your legal team will be contacted shortly for further inquiry. Cooperation is expected to avoid escalation.
Respectfully,
Agent Daniel Carter
A sharp knock at the door pulled me back to reality.
Stephanie entered, her expression grim. “Isabelle, we have a serious problem.”
I exhaled
