“A codicil? What is that?”

“It’s a legal amendment stating that acceptance of any inheritance is conditioned upon a full investigation into financial fraud and bribery.”

The whole room went silent as Penelope slid the photographs and the USB drive across the desk for everyone to see.

“We have records of illegal payments, attempts to buy medical records, and the systematic theft of funds from the family business.”

Calvin grabbed one of the photos, and his face turned a ghostly shade of white.

“Where did you get these?” he stammered.

“From your former father-in-law,” Kyle replied from his spot by the window. “You should never underestimate a man who built an empire from nothing.”