Daniel’s expression softened. “Discreetly.”
I handed back the phone with fingers that had gone cold.
For all my determination, for every document I had gathered, Jason still knew where to press. Not because he was brilliant. Because he had studied me.
He knew love was the place I could still be reached.
The recess ended too soon.
When we returned to the courtroom, Jason looked composed again. Madison did not. Her eyes were red at the rims, and she kept twisting her bracelet around her wrist.
Judge Hayes had reviewed enough of Daniel’s filing to look deeply displeased.
“Given the allegations presented,” she said, “this court is ordering a temporary freeze on disputed marital assets pending forensic accounting. Mr. Mitchell, you are prohibited from transferring, liquidating, or encumbering any corporate or personal assets connected to this proceeding without court approval.”
Jason’s attorney rose. “Your Honor, that could interfere with ongoing business operations.”
