He paused.
“The signature is forged.”
Nicole turned toward Chris.
“What?”
Chris didn’t answer.
Bell jumped to his feet.
“Objection! We had no notice of expert testimony!”
Judge Brown didn’t even look at him.
“You submitted the document five minutes ago, counselor.”
Nicole looked frightened now.
Actually frightened.
“Chris… you said she signed it.”
Still no answer.
Sterling continued.
“The forgery is only the beginning.”
He pressed a key on his laptop.
The courtroom monitor came alive.
Security footage.
My office at Hollow Pine.
Timestamp: three months earlier.
The oak door opened.
A man stepped inside wearing a cap and dark jacket.
Chris.
Gasps filled the room.
My father half rose from his seat.
My mother covered her mouth.
