Chapter 161: The Discovery

The morning sun filtered through the curtains as I sat at the kitchen table, savoring the quiet moments before the day truly began. Jason was at the stove, cooking breakfast, a habit he’d picked up during my pregnancy and continued since Grace’s birth. The smell of coffee filled the air, mingling with the aroma of scrambled eggs. “Morning, love,” Jason greeted, a warm smile on his face. “Morning,” I replied, taking a sip of my coffee. “What’s on the agenda for today?” “I have a meeting with that new firm I mentioned last week,” Jason said, his tone casual but his eyes betraying a hint of something deeper. “I’ve been noticing a few things that don’t add up.” I raised an eyebrow. “Not adding up how?” He placed the eggs onto two plates and joined me at the table. “Well, there are some discrepancies in their financial records. I’m not jumping to conclusions, but something feels off.” I looked at him, sensing the wheels turning in his mind. “You think there’s more to it?” Jason nodde