43 Veiled Truths

After much deliberation, the vice president decided to reach out to Lydia. Everyone in Crestwood City believed Lydia had left with her daughter, Laura to evade the debts of the Harper family. In truth, Lydia did indeed leave with Laura, but maintained clandestine contact with the vice president. The phone rang, and Lydia answered immediately, indicating her anticipation. "Did she disclose the password?" Lydia inquired eagerly. "What are you on about? She's clueless. Are you certain she knows it?" the vice president retorted, skeptical. "How could she not? Harry was ridden with guilt over his treatment of his daughter, especially after her marriage into the Everett family. She must know something about what he left behind," Lydia argued, her certainty unshaken. She knew Harry had always held his daughter and wife in different regards. "I've tried everything. Do you have any other ideas? If not, this partnership is pointless. I won't share the safe's contents with you,"