Clara found a forged receipt for forty thousand dollars

“I have a business to run, Clara,” he said, shaking his head. “If people in this town think my managers steal, I lose my lunch crowd. I can’t go to court for you.”

“But Gary will lose his home if we don’t expose him,” I said.

Marcus turned back to the sink and turned the water on high, the rushing sound cutting off any further talk.

I stood there for continue reading …