MY SISTER HUMILIATED MY SON AT THE BARBECUE, SO I CALLED OUT THE TRUTH ABOUT HER OWN KIDS—AND THE ENTIRE TABLE WENT SILENT.
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Chapter 5 - The Legal Web
I met with my attorney, a shark-like woman named Elena. She looked over the deed and whistled. "This land is worth a fortune. If Brian is declared bankrupt, the creditors will come for his share. You need to buy him out before the court locks his assets."
It was a risky move. It required capital I didn't have sitting in a liquid account. I had to look at my own savings, my retirement, and the money I had set aside for Sophie’s therapy and tutoring.
"If I do this," I asked Elena, "will it protect Sophie?"
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"It will secure your future," she said. "But you’ll be putting your entire net worth on the line to beat him at his own game."
I looked at a photo of Sophie on my desk. She was painting, her face focused and happy. I didn't hesitate. "Do it."
