I stood in the doorway holding a document I had never seen before and realized something terrifying.

The ownership records had not revealed the secret.

They had revealed the entrance to it.

PART 5 — I STOPPED REPRESENTING MYSELF

That afternoon, I hired an attorney.

Her name was Elena Ward.

She specialized in complex divorces involving closely held companies.

She was sixty-one, wore dark red glasses, and had absolutely no interest in theatrical revenge.

The first thing she said after reviewing the corporate resolution was:

“Do not accuse your husband of forgery.”