“Then I learned that inherited wealth and inherited guilt are different things.
You do not inherit guilt.”
Another breath.
“But you do become responsible for what you choose after learning the truth.”
Adrian looked toward the door.
Thomas spoke.
“I wouldn’t leave.”
“Why?”
“Two investigators are waiting at the gate.”
Adrian’s face drained of color.
Thomas continued.
“You are not being arrested simply for inheriting anything.
But they have questions concerning fraud, coercive purchases of beneficiary claims, document destruction, and your attempts to interfere with the restoration process.”
Adrian stared at me.
For a second, I saw fear.
