Chapter 227

• It didn’t take long to trace the smear campaign back to Hazel’s estate.
• With so many people on her payroll, it was inevitable that some would crack under pressure. A few rounds of questioning by regulatory officers and nervous whispers began spilling out names, payments, instructions. A thread had been pulled, and the whole thing was starting to unravel.
• Once the investigation hit Hazel’s luxury compound, Anthony Sinclair ordered a temporary hold. He wanted to see me personally before deciding how far to push.