“They’re completely bankrupt, Ethan,” I said.

“Look, Vanessa told me her parents were paying for this venue in full,” Ethan said.

I shook my head slowly.

“They put it on a card David thinks is going to default next month,” I said.

“There isn’t any grand family estate in Europe.”

“There aren’t any offshore investments.”

“It was all an elaborate show staged to marry into my family.”

Vanessa let go of her skirt.