Chapter 11 - THE PRICE OF CALLUM'S BETRAYAL
Callum's financial arrangements began unraveling.
Independent investigators found evidence of unauthorized transfers.
Several documents appeared to contain forged signatures.
Vivienne Marsh became the subject of a separate inquiry.
Callum denied wrongdoing.
But the evidence continued accumulating.
Ara attended meetings with her attorney.
She reviewed documents.
Asked questions.
Made decisions.
For the first time, she understood the financial structure her mother had left behind.
Callum had always told her she wasn't good with money.
Now she realized he'd simply never wanted her to know where it went.
One afternoon, Miriam called.
“We have good news.”
Ara held her breath.
“The court has issued temporary orders protecting the trust assets.”
Ara closed her eyes.
“Thank you.”
Miriam continued.
“And the forensic review has identified several transactions that may be recoverable.”
Ara began crying.
May you like
Not because the money mattered most.
But because someone had finally taken her seriously.
