Then he looked straight at her.

“I’m grateful Corinne is here tonight. At this time of year, families should learn to forgive. Corinne — would you like to join me?”

A spotlight found her. It was his last calculated move: make her look aggressive in front of three hundred people.

She walked up the stairs.

Ross extended his hand for the cameras. She ignored it.

“May I say a few words?” she asked the presenter.