CHAPTER 131

Now there was nothing left but fear written all over her face, pain and despair, visualizing what she might be going through as I sat here paralyzed with frustration.

All of a sudden I stood up with a bang while sending my chair flying across the room in an unintentional act of violence and began moving around the office like an electric current. It became unbearable to remain seated. I had to do something, anything.

I pulled out my phone and dialed Amelia’s number before I could think twice about it. She answered groggily after a few rings.

“Amelia, it’s me,” I said without preamble.

“I need you to run another background check on Theo and Tia. This time, focus on any properties they might have that aren’t listed under their names. Shell companies, relatives, anything.”

“Sir, it’s—” Amelia paused, likely checking the time.

“It’s nearly four in the morning. Are you sure it can’t wait until—”

“No,” I cut her off.

“It can’t. I feel like we’re missing something. I’ve gone over everything