(Nathaniel)
I studied Emilia as she waited for one of us to respond. She had come here claiming Charles had deceived her, but I wasn't prepared to believe everything she said. Seven million dollars had passed through a company registered in her name. I wanted to know exactly what she'd agreed to.
"Start from the beginning," I told her. "When did Charles approach you about this investment?" I pointed toward the couch. "And don't leave anything out because you think we won't like hearing it."
Emilia sat down and placed her handbag beside her. She explained that Charles had contacted her through someone connected to her music management team earlier in the year. He'd offered to introduce investors who could help finance her next album and promotional tour. She'd been struggling to secure e
