Chapter 81
He then glanced at Cora with a raised brow. "The only reason I even found out about her involvement in that company James’ company, was because I saw it... in James’ possession."
Immediately Malisa narrowed her eyes while Cora slowly turned to look at him. Her expression shifted not because she was any less angry, but because his words struck something. A truth she wasn’t ready to confront.
Lovi went on smoothly, "I saw the documents myself. James had them locked away. And yes, before you ask, they were original copies. It showed exactly when and how the investment came through, and every last string of it points back to you, Cora."
He turned toward her now, dropping the amused tone just slightly.
"James knew it was you. He may not have known immediately, but from the way the paperwork was marked, from the name of the silent investor that kept showing up, it didn’t take him long to piece it together. He’s not stupid."
Cora’s jaw tightened even more. Her mouth parted slightly, but no words came out.
Lovi leaned forward, elbows on the table, and lowered his voice as if he was telling a secret.
"In fact, I think he’s known for a while now. He just wasn’t expecting the move to happen so soon. He thought he had time. But he didn’t. You surprised him. You went for the jugular, and you didn’t miss."
Cora blinked. Her lips were still sealed, but her mind was racing.
"How could he know?" she whispered to herself. "I covered everything... I covered it so well."