“She brought that paper in here an hour ago,” I said.

“She presented a certified copy of the magistrate’s filing with two corporate lawyers at nine sharp,” Brenda said.

“Federal regulations require me to lock every line until a judge issues a formal stay.”

“How much cash can I take out of my personal savings?” I asked.

“Not a single dollar,” Brenda said.

“Every account with your name on the main card is locked up tight.”

I looked at the status line on her screen, showing zero available for withdrawal across four separate ledgers.