Part 3
Evelyn opened her briefcase and removed a manila folder.
“Your Honor, the defense submits Exhibit A.”
The bailiff delivered copies.
Caldwell opened his.
His face lost color.
Judge Whitman read for several seconds.
“What am I looking at?” he asked.
“A state registration filing for Apex Holdings Group LLC,” Evelyn said.
At the name, Jamal flinched.
Not dramatically.
Not enough for my parents to understand.
But enough for a federal judge.
Evelyn turned to him. “Do you recognize Apex Holdings Group?”
“No.”
The word came too fast.
Evelyn nodded as if he had given her exactly what she needed.
“Interesting. Because the debt you attributed to my client is held by Apex Holdings Group.”
Brittany made a small noise.
My father looked at Jamal.
My mother’s tissue froze halfway to her cheek.
Evelyn continued. “The company was registered in Cassidy Vale’s name using her home address. A convenient setup, wouldn’t you agree?”
