She read it a second time, then looked straight at Barrett.

“Mr. O’Connell, why is your wife’s maiden name listed as the original majority owner of this corporation?”

Barrett opened his mouth, but nothing came out. His confidence was simply gone.

Douglas turned toward his client so fast that his papers slid across the table.

“Barrett, what is the judge talking about?” Paige whispered, too loud.

Judge Lawson raised her voice over the murmurs. “Loretta Bellamy is listed as holding seventy-four percent of the company shares at the time of incorporation.”