“The recorded title deeds are verified,” Vance said, tapping his heavy brass pen against the edge of the binder.

“The county clerk confirmed full registration from four years ago.”

“I want an emergency estate board meeting called for seven o’clock tonight at the lake house,” I said.

Vance stopped tapping his pen.

“Victoria has invited thirty people to a formal dinner party.

Christopher Pembroke is coming, along with two senior loan managers from Ridgefield National Bank.”

“That makes the timing exact,” I said.

“Issue formal trust notices to every party on Brandon’s loan application.