forty-two thousand,” I said.
Martin looked up sharply.
“And you contend this concerns marital assets?”
“No.”
That answer surprised everyone.
Even the judge.
I continued.
“I contend that it explains the forged marital assets.”
A quiet murmur passed through the courtroom.
Judge Morrison held up a hand.
The room settled.
“Explain.”
I walked toward the display screen beside the witness stand.
“Three years ago, Hale Meridian Holdings purchased a warehouse complex outside Baltimore.”
Preston closed his eyes.
Just briefly.
But I saw it.
“The acquisition was recorded at 2.1
