George’s expression darkened.
Patricia appeared ready to faint.
Margaret continued.
Patricia Mitchell received monthly consulting fees despite performing no documented work.”
“The company currently owes creditors nearly nine million dollars.”
She turned another page.
“Three weeks ago…”
“Mr. Mitchell submitted a letter of financial intent to a commercial bank.”
“The document claimed Ethan Carter and Carter Development Group would become financial guarantors immediately after the wedding.”
Ethan looked at Vanessa.
His voice barely rose above a whisper.
“…You used my name?”
She stared at the table.
“I…”
“…didn’t know everything.”
He repeated the question.
“You used my name?”
George answered instead.
“It wasn’t finalized.”
“It was only a business projection.”
The public notary quietly opened another folder.
“Business projections don’t include forged electronic signatures.”
The room froze.
Ethan grabbed the document.
I watched him scan the pages.
Then…
He stopped.
His own signature stared back at him.
