Chapter 7 - The Audit Demanded

Back in the courtroom, Judge Callahan lowered his reading glasses, glaring at Julian and his legal team with unbridled fury.
"Mr. Vance, under Section 4 of the state commercial code," Judge Callahan declared, "because your wife is the 100% owner of Vance Systems, every corporate account, executive stipend, and wire transfer made under your authority for the past eight years is subject to immediate forensic audit."
Julian’s lead attorney turned to Julian, his face turning ghost-white.
"Julian... did you tell us the truth about the ownership structure?" the lawyer hissed in panic.
"I... I thought the prenup covered everything!" Julian whimpered, cold sweat dripping down his neck onto his maroon tie. "I didn't know she kept the foundation deeds in her father's trust vault!"
Evelyn stepped forward, stepping onto the raised platform near the clerk's desk. She opened her hand, placing the small black flash drive given to her by her sons directly onto the evidence tray.
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"Your Honor," Evelyn said with razor-sharp precision, "I request an immediate freeze on account number 884-Cayman, where thirty million dollars of company revenue was transferred three days ago."
👉 Read PART 8 to see Chloe panic and try to flee the courtroom!