Sterling said smoothly, drawing out a thick, court-stamped binder.

“Executed by your father while under complete and documented legal competence, verified at the time by three independent, board-certified neurologists.” Julian’s eyes narrowed to slits.

“What are you talking about?” “Harrison did not leave Evelyn his fortune through a standard will that you could contest in probate,” Mr.

Sterling explained, his voice ringing clear through the quiet penthouse.

“Eighteen months ago, he transferred seventy percent of his liquid holdings, the shipping equity shares, and the entirety of his real estate portfolio into an irrevocable inter-vivos trust.

The sole, unalterable beneficiary of that trust is his wife, Evelyn Vance.