Chapter 18 - The Truth They Were Not Ready ForBack home, Daniel and Ava spread the documents across the dining table.
The evidence suggested that Daniel's father had been investigating financial fraud within the company shortly before his death.
The trail led to several executives.
But one signature appeared again and again.
Margaret's.
Ava stared at the papers.
"Do you think she caused his death?"
Daniel shook his head.
"I don't know."
"And you're going to find out."
"Yes."
Ava took his hand.
"But promise me something."
"What?"
"Don't let the past take you away from the life we built."
Daniel looked at her.
That was the real danger.
He had spent years believing his family history was sacred.
Now he understood that history could become another prison.
"I promise."
He closed the folder.
Then he smiled.
"Tomorrow."
Ava raised an eyebrow.
"Tomorrow?"
"Tonight, we're eating pizza."
She laughed.
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"After all this?"
"Especially after all this."
