Serve Victoria and Brandon directly at the table.”

“Under Virginia trust law, formal notice of sole ownership overrides any commercial negotiation currently underway,” Vance said.

“If I present the original trust documents in person, Brandon’s leverage disappears on the spot.”

“Draft the notices now,” I said.

“Include the certified land survey showing the flood plain designation on his twelve defaulted condo lots.”

Vance opened his center drawer and took out four thick white envelopes with red seal tabs.

“You’re stripping away her standing completely in front of her peers, Avery.”