Page 69 of Isla

"And what did he leave to you?"

"His half of the business."

She makes a choking sound, backing up a step, like she forgot for a second that this isn't real. I have to admit, she already has a solid case against me. The disgruntled daughter who doesn't want to lose her inheritance, so she murders her father before he can change his will.

"Did his new wife know about the will?"

"Not that I'm aware of." I look over at Camila. She meets my gaze, her eyes darkening with suspicion. Is she a good actress, or does she really suspect me?

"That's all for now, Mrs. Dupont. Thank you."

I seek out Peter next, feeling like perhaps he'll have an idea who would have it out for his business partner.

"Mind if I ask you some questions?" I ask Peter, studying his face for clues.

"Of course." He smiles, his gaze traveling around the room before landing on me.

"How is your relationship with your wife?"

"It's been better," he admits.

"Why's that?"

"She filed for divorce last week."

"Why?"

He clears his throat. "She found something out that I've been hiding."

"And what is that something?"

"An affair."

"With whom?"

"I'm not sharing that information." His gaze betrays him, though. I follow it as it crosses the room, stopping on Camila.

Shit. Did he kill Franklin so he could be with Camila? Seems like a solid motive. He nods his head and leaves, not asking me any questions, which seems suspicious.

"Mrs. DuPont?"

I spin on my heel to see the detective. Shit. I was hoping to have some more time before I was called in for questioning. I follow him into a small office, sitting in a comfortable leather chair on the opposite side of a large wooden desk.

"Tell me about your relationship with your father, Mrs. DuPont."

"We've always had a great relationship. I've been working for him since I was seven or eight. Answering phones, taking orders, helping out wherever I could."

"And now?"

"Now I'm the vice president."

"And your relationship with him was stable up until his death?"

"Yes, he and I were very close."

"Even after he married Camila?"

I lean back in my chair. "I'll admit that that wasn't the best decision he's ever made, but I don't fault him for it."

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