“And Patricia has no legal right to lay a finger on a single brick of it, no matter what her corporate lawyers say.”

The elevator doors opened with a soft metallic hum.

“Do Spencer’s lawyers know about the holding account?” I asked.

“They’ll learn about it when I hand Exhibit C up to the bench,” Mr.

Bellamy said, stepping into the elevator.

“Be sure to bring the original birth certificate with the state seal tomorrow morning.”

“It’s already packed in my bag,” I said.

He gave one nod as the doors started to close.