“Preserve that.”
I looked at him.
“Are you worried?”
“No.”
He paused.
“I’m disappointed he still thinks intimidation is going to work.”
Six weeks after the divorce, Savannah contacted my attorney.
She wanted to discuss cooperation.
Apparently, Brandon had told her the business consulting fees were legitimate.
He’d also told her he would receive a substantial ownership settlement in the divorce.
When she discovered neither claim was true, their relationship began collapsing.
I didn’t particularly care.
My marriage was over.
The company mattered now.
Through her attorney, Savannah provided documents and access to records showing how Lakefront had been used.
She also acknowledged that she’d benefited from some payments while failing to verify their legitimacy.
Her cooperation didn’t erase her responsibility.
But it helped investigators understand the transactions.
Brandon’s attorneys argued that the consulting services had value.
Our forensic experts disputed much of that claim.
The legal process continued.
Some funds were recovered through negotiated resolutions and asset claims.
