“Counsel, did your client knowingly submit documents from Vale Meridian Holdings after being notified that the company was under federal compliance preservation?”
Preston’s face emptied.
Eleanor’s smile vanished. “What does that mean?”
The courtroom doors opened.
Three investigators entered with warrants. Behind them came the pension fund’s attorney, the trust examiner, and two board members who had spent the previous night negotiating immunity.
Victor stood so quickly his chair crashed backward.
Marcus rose.
“Your Honor, the relinquishment documents were signed to establish the respondents’ claimed chain of title and intent. We now move to void all transfers under the fraud-forfeiture provision.”
Preston turned on Eleanor. “You told me Meridian belonged to Daniel.”
“It did!”