“Connected to the accounts?”
“Yes.”
The analyst added, “The documents suggest Vale discovered a laundering network, copied records, and created a trust as a safeguard. Anna may have inherited access without knowing what it truly contained.”
I looked at the screen again. “And Claire?”
“Possibly placed near Evan to monitor Anna’s return or locate what Gabriel Vale hid.”
“Placed,” I repeated.
Elise’s mouth tightened. “We do not yet know how much Claire personally chose and how much involved family pressure.”
I thought of Claire’s fear at the airport.
Not fear of police.
Fear of Captain.
“Play it,” I said.
