Lanny held a worn ledger in her hands as she and Harvey were inside her office.

It was a forged ledger. But there were times when even a forged article could be mistaken for the genuine one.

Harvey's casual remark had sparked an inspiration in Lanny, though she was still trying to figure out how to act on it. Harvey wasn't in a hurry, so he simply sipped his tea.

Now that he had entrusted Lanny with the casino, there was no point in second-guessing her. He believed in delegating fully or not at all. He was certain that Lanny would use this opportunity to strike at Dan decisively.

Just as Harvey was about to leave, a soft knock came from the office door. A uniformed staff member walked in and bowed respectfully. She placed a freshly brewed cup of coffee on Lanny's desk. "Your hand-ground coffee, Ms. Lanny."

"Thanks," Lanny said with a nod. After she left, she gave Harvey a glance.

"Mr. Harvey, I know you prefer tea, but I'm different. I like things that hit quickly. Coffee, for ex