Grant gestured at me. “She has twenty dollars to her name.”
Despite my racing pulse, I held my hands steady on the table.
Judge Evelyn Mercer faced Mara. “Counsel, your response?”
Mara submitted three certified documents: Bennett Freight’s shareholder register, Alder Point’s ownership filing, and an affidavit from the independent transfer agent.
Sloane laughed
softly.
“Is this supposed to impress us? Some obscure investment company?”
The judge reviewed the documents and looked above her glasses.
“Mr. Sloane, your client testified that Ms. Bennett has no substantial assets. These records establish that Claire Whitcomb Bennett is the sole owner of Alder Point Capital. Alder Point controls sixty-four percent of the voting shares of Bennett Freight Solutions.”
Grant froze. “That’s impossible.”
“It is documented,” the judge replied. “And ownership of the company is not the only matter before me. I am particularly concerned by your sworn explanation for the disappearance of joint funds.”
Vanessa clutched her chair.
Mara supplied transfer confirmations and sought a full accounting, preservation of remaining marital property, and temporary relief.
