out.”
“I advised you to disclose every relevant document.
You did not.”
Richard turned back to me.
“Mom, we can still settle this.
I’ll return half the trust money.
You withdraw the complaint, tell everyone Arthur confused you, and I’ll let you see the grandchildren.”
I rose from my chair.
“You stole my name, my money, and twelve years with Eleanor.
Now you’re offering me permission to love my grandchildren?”
“You’ll regret destroying your own son.”
“No, Richard.
I regret protecting you from consequences for so long.”
Two financial investigators entered the room behind Lily.
One placed an order on the table.
“Richard Bennett, we are seizing the company records and accounts named in this warrant.”
Richard backed toward the wall.
“This is a family disagreement.”
Mira shook her head.
“Not when false documents move hundreds of thousands of dollars.”
He looked at Laura.
“Tell them Mom gave me permission.”
