Herbert studied Victor. The man looked completely calm and unbothered, which meant he was telling the truth.
But that didn't mean Victor was entirely innocent.
Herbert slid Sylvie's phone across the table. "Then look at these transfer details. Why did Sylvie only receive $5,000 this month? And the sending account isn't the one authorized to you."
Victor picked up the phone. One glance at the amount and the account number, and the color drained from his face.
His calm demeanor vanished. His eyes darted nervously—a classic sign of guilt.
Wade noticed the shift in Victor's expression and glared at him coldly.
Sylvie looked at Victor in shock. They had been colleagues once, so she knew him relatively well. Victor had always been meticulous with money. She couldn't believe he'd commit such a fundamental error.
Herbert tapped his long fingers against the table, his gaze fixed on Victor. "Explain yourself, Victor."
His voice was quiet but laced with crushing authority.
Victor swayed slightly. He knew that if he didn't explain this perfectly, the consequences would be catastrophic.
Wiping the sweat from his forehead, he stammered, "I... I do transfer a fixed $45,000 from your account to the family every month. But..."
He paused, carefully gauging Herbert's reaction. "But I don't send the money individually. I transfer the entire $45,000 in one lump sum to Madam Valery."
"Madam Valery?" Herbert hadn't expected this. "My mother?"

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