Aryyah waited until Cletus left for his workshop the next morning before making the call she'd been planning since discovering the fraudulent DNA results, her hands trembling slightly as she dialed the number for Marcus Chen, the private investigator Rukky had recommended months ago.

"Chen Investigations," a professional voice answered.

"My name is Aryyah Petersons," she said. "I need comprehensive background investigation on someone, and I need it done discreetly and thoroughly."

"Come to ...