"But she's also pulling income from podcast platforms. Spotify, Apple, Patreon. Significant amounts." Arturo slid over a printout. "Except there's no podcast under Kimberly Carter's name. I searched everywhere. Nothing."

Xavier studied the numbers. The podcast revenue wasn't massive, but it was steady. Consistent. The kind of income that meant a loyal audience. "Could be she's doing research for podcasters. Fact-checking their episodes."

"Maybe." Arturo leaned in, tapping the payment trails. ...