“Derek was always so terribly fragile,” Patricia said, her voice smooth and completely devoid of remorse. “He served his purpose, but a good commander knows when to sacrifice a pawn. You might have won your little courtroom battle in Virginia, Hannah. But Lily’s legal identity now controls an offshore corporate entity that holds three million dollars in leveraged commercial debt. If you ever want your daughter’s name cleared before she turns eighteen, you’re going to do exactly what I tell you.”