Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars and a Missing Name on a Ledger

thermal paper that smelled faintly of vinegar. The receipts were from the private consulting firm, each one matching the exact dates and amounts of the approved city subcontracts.

“Look at the dates on those receipts,” Raymond said, pointing a finger at the top page. “They match the March 9 housing project approvals down to the day.”

“But who signed continue reading …