of a special ownership review involving Unit 9B.

I called the management office.

“Why am I receiving this?”

The property manager hesitated.

“You’re listed as an interested party.”

“I’m not.”

“According to the purchase file, you may be.”

My stomach tightened.

“What purchase file?”

The next morning, I sat in the HOA office with Arthur beside me.

The manager placed a document on the table.

Deborah’s purchase contract.

I scanned the page.

Buyer: Deborah Whitmore.

Property: Unit 9B.

Then I reached the funding section.

My skin went cold.

The deposit