Page 131 of Scars of Fate

“Wynn.”

“If one account holder dies, the other can receive sole access after the bank receives verified proof of death and completes its review.”

Every man went silent.

I understood immediately.

“They forged my passport,” I said. “They may be able to forge proof of my death.”

Wynn’s face drained of color.

Meridian didn’t need both of us.

They only needed one of us alive.

Wynn.

PRIMARY ASSET.

Lucas Spencer.

TERMINATE ON SIGHT.

The orders hadn’t been separate.

They were connected.

If Meridian killed me and convinced the bank I was dead, Wynn could eventually open the box alone.

And if they took her alive, they could force her to do it.

I stepped closer.

“You knew the terms of the agreement.”

“Yes.”

“And you didn’t tell me.”

“I didn’t expect anyone to find out.”

“Someone forged my passport.”

“I know.”

“They’ve ordered my death.”

“I know!”

Her voice broke.

Tears filled her eyes.

“I know, Lucas. This is exactly what I was trying to prevent.”

She pressed both hands against her face.

“I used our old account because I thought it would keep the file safe. I never thought they would find you. I never thought anyone would get hurt. I thought…”