Daniel opened the folder.
“Your Honor,” he said, “we request leave to introduce a supplemental filing. It contains bank transfer records, revised corporate documents, medical correspondence, and a sworn statement from a former employee of Mitchell Medical Technologies.”
Gregory Vale turned sharply. “We have not been provided sufficient time to review any of this.”
“You received it at 8:12 this morning,” Daniel said. “Along with the motion to continue the property division pending forensic review.”
“That is hardly sufficient—”
“It was filed as soon as it became available,” Daniel replied. “And the reason it became available late is because the person providing it was afraid.”
The word hung there.
Afraid.
Madison’s eyes shifted toward Jason. It was quick, barely noticeable, but I caught it. So did Daniel. So, I suspected, did the judge.
Judge Hayes removed her glasses and set them on the bench.
“Mr. Brooks,” she said, “I will review your supplemental materials. Mr. Vale, you will have an opportunity to respond. But given the nature of these allegations, this court will not proceed as though today is a routine division of assets.”
