Chapter 4 - The Asset Manager's Call
Inside the silent living room, the speakerphone on Martha’s desk chimed clearly with the voice of Arthur Vance, Martha’s longtime family attorney and chief asset manager.
“Martha, I have received your written authorization,” Arthur’s professional voice echoed through the room. “I am locking down all trust accounts, revoking Julian’s management access, and flagging the Maine property deed with the County Registrar for criminal fraud review.”
Vanessa scrambled out of the wingback chair, stepping over the shattered ceramic shards on the floor.
“Arthur! Wait!” Vanessa shrieked, her voice losing all its previous polish. “This is a family misunderstanding! You can’t do this! Julian is her son!”
“Julian’s authority was terminated thirty seconds ago, Mrs. Vance,” Arthur replied coldly. “Furthermore, our forensic audit shows two hundred thousand dollars transferred out of Martha’s capital reserve account into an offshore entity last Tuesday.”
Julian slammed his hands against his knees, burying his face in his hands as a heavy sob escaped his chest. “I told you, Vanessa... I told you she’d find out!”
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“Shut up, Julian!” Vanessa snapped, her eyes darting around the room like a cornered animal.
👉 Read PART 5 to see Martha’s unexpected next move against her son and daughter-in-law!
