It was already too late.
Thousands of viewers had watched Arden enter the ballroom, and many had recorded the broadcast.
Warren looked toward his wife.
“You told me the documents I signed were related to my medical payments.”
Lenette avoided his eyes.
Graham joined Arden onstage carrying a thick gray folder.
“One month ago,” he explained, “Mr. Winslow attempted to use shares connected to Fairchild Capital as security for an additional loan.”
Blake pointed toward Arden.
“She is my wife. Those shares are part of our marriage.”
Graham remained calm.
“The shares were placed in a protected family trust twelve years before your wedding. You have never had legal authority over them.”
The screen changed again.
A recording from Blake’s office began playing.
Blake appeared beside his chief accountant.
“Arden never studies the documents I give her,” the recorded Blake said. “Tell her the papers concern the house. She will sign them.”
