“Gerald has no idea,” I said.

“Gerald thinks his check is still sitting in the club vault as security,” David said.

“He thinks if Clare steps out of line at the reception, he can pull his money and force the club to close the doors.”

Miller closed the ledger folder with a deliberate snap.

“As far as the bank and the venue contract are concerned, Gerald Ulette has no financial leverage over the wedding at all.”

“He still thinks he owns the hall,” I said.