he was grateful.
Now he barely remembered.
Arrogance has a short memory.
The most important document sat at the bottom.
A personal guarantee.
If specific conditions were violated—including fraud, concealment of major financial liabilities, or abandonment of marital obligations—the debt could become immediately due.
Sandra closed the folder.
“How much does he owe?”
I told her.
She stared.
Then looked again.
Then checked the numbers a second time.
“With interest?”
I nodded.
Her eyebrows rose.
“That’s enough to bankrupt him.”
For the first time since entering the office, I felt
