Elise advised caution.

Stephen agreed to attend as my representative if necessary.

I then called Julian, who had always treated me kindly even when he disagreed with Mark.

I told him the gathering could involve significant business and property claims, and I wanted him to hear accurate information rather than rumors.

I didn’t give him confidential bank statements.

Julian sighed.

“Mom’s making speeches again, isn’t she?”

“I suspect so.”