Chapter 15 - The Secret Code
They practically ran to the nursery, where Samira was sleeping peacefully.
Chloe carefully slipped the old, worn teddy bear from the shelf and opened the small zipper on the back.
She pulled out a small, leather-bound notebook.
Tariq had never seen it before, having assumed it was just a children's toy.
They brought it back to the study and spread it open under the desk lamp.
The pages were filled with what looked like grocery lists and random numbers.
"It's just nonsense," Tariq sighed, rubbing his temples in frustration.
But Chloe, used to deciphering the chaotic handwriting of stressed doctors, looked closer.
"No, look at the margins," she pointed out, tracing a series of dates.
"These are offshore bank routing numbers, and the dates match the exact week your brother started having 'mechanical issues' with his vehicles."
Tariq leaned in, his brilliant financial mind instantly recognizing the pattern.
"These are wire transfers," Tariq whispered, absolute shock washing over him.
"My sister-in-law was tracking Malik's secret payments to a mechanic in the city."
She had known Malik was up to something, but she had run out of time.
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Tariq's eyes darkened, a terrifying promise of vengeance settling over his features.
"I have him," Tariq said, pulling out his phone.
