Sandra opened another folder with a calm smile.

“We have bank statements, purchase receipts, threatening messages, and a transfer of $9,600 to Suzanne Foster, the man’s sister,” Sandra countered. “Mrs. Foster did not authorize that transaction.”

Suzanne straightened suddenly in her seat, her face flushed.

“That was a legitimate loan,” Suzanne yelled.

The judge looked up from the papers, her eyes cold.

“Do you have a signed loan agreement, Ms. Foster?” the judge asked.