Mona’s friend Elena, who was out of the country, soon told her that Avery and Helen had gone to the same college and had done the same club activities. They ought to be familiar with one another.

"What has Avery been up to lately?" Mona scowled a little and looked at the paper.

If Avery and Helen knew each other, was Avery involved in the kidnapping?

Without waiting for Elena to respond, Mona said again, "Find out if Avery has gotten a lot of money recently and if she has talked to any hackers."

“Okay.”

Mona went to the company after she had everything in order. Williams gave her a...