“If we summon Gregory to discuss an account irregularity, he’ll smell a trap.”

“He’ll hire a defense firm and drag this out in probate court for another six months.”

“So we invite him for a payout,” Arthur said.

“We tell him the final probate clearance is ready for his signature.”

“We schedule a meeting here in the main conference room.”

I looked at the transaction codes showing my empty bank account.

“Will he actually believe the money is finally his?” I asked.

“Your father has spent twenty-seven years believing that money belongs to him,” Arthur said.