“That sounds deliberate.” I said.
“It is.” He said as Derek walked closer.
“Could someone be cleaning up the trail as we follow it?” Derek asked.
“That's possible. And if it is happening, whoever is doing it knows what we are looking for.” Ethan replied as I felt the muscles in my shoulders tighten.
“So we have an outside player.” I said.
“I think so.” Ethan said.
“Not Victor?” I asked.
“Not entirely.” He said as I looked toward Ethan.
“Do you have proof?” I asked.
“No, but the financial pattern tells us something important.” He said.
“What?” I asked.
“Victor is messy.” He said and Derek snorted.
“That might be the nicest thing anyone has ever said about him.” Derek said but Ethan ignored him.
“Victor's operation leaves obvious patterns because he relies on intimidation, cash
