“I provided the original investment,” I said. “The company was formed with money from my inheritance and backed by my personal guarantees. Gavin managed daily operations. I handled administration, finance, compliance, and contracts until our sons needed more of my time.”
Philip stood.
“Mrs. Bellamy, did you receive a salary?”
“No.”
“Then you were not technically employed by the company.”
“I deferred compensation because we needed cash to keep the company operating.”
He opened the prenuptial agreement.
“This document states that business assets held in Mr. Rourke’s name remain his separate property.”
“That is correct.”
“Then why should it not apply here?”
“Because the majority shares were never held in his name.”
Philip stopped.
Judge Beckett turned another page.
“There is also a transfer agreement dated six years ago. It appears incomplete.”
“I never signed it,” I said.
Gavin spoke before his attorney could stop him.
“Because she refused.”
