An hour later, a dark sedan pulled up to the front entrance.
A tall man holding a black leather briefcase stepped out quickly.
Mr. Vance was the family lawyer who had managed the estate for decades.
He walked into the bright foyer where Richard was waiting patiently near the desk.
Maria brought a tray with water glasses and placed it on the table.
Mr. Vance: Richard, your call sounded urgent on the phone earlier today.
Richard: We found these papers hidden inside a carriage blanket this morning.
Mr. Vance took the legal documents and adjusted his small reading glasses.
He examined the signatures stamped on the lower right margin very carefully.
His brow furrowed as he turned the third page of the file.
Mr. Vance: These signatures were forged using an old electronic copy stamp.
Richard: Are you completely certain about that assessment, Mr. Vance?
Mr. Vance: I know your father's genuine signature better than anyone alive.
Elena entered the living room with a tense and angry posture.
Elena: Mr. Vance has no right to inspect my personal papers!
Mr. Vance: Madam, these are not personal papers, they are estate transfers.
Elena: My husband gave me authority over those property deeds last year!
Mr. Vance: The court records state otherwise, according to our master file.
Maria stood quietly near the entrance ready to assist if needed.
Richard looked at his wife with deep sadness and growing certainty.
Richard: You planned this entire scheme long before today, did you not?
Elena: You were neglecting my wishes for the past three years!
Richard: That does not give you permission to commit financial fraud here.
Mr. Vance: The total amount attempted to transfer exceeds two million dollars.
Elena gasped slightly as the official figure was stated aloud.
Elena: It was my money too as your lawful married wife!
Richard: The prenuptial agreement kept inherited estate funds completely separate.
Elena: That agreement was unfair from the very day we signed!
Richard: You signed it willingly with your own legal counsel present.
Mr. Vance pulled out a fresh stack of legal notices from his case.
Mr. Vance: I am filing an immediate injunction to secure all funds.
Elena: You cannot block my access without a formal court hearing!
Mr. Vance: The evidence of forgery allows an emergency lock right now.
Elena backed away toward the hallway while shaking her head in denial.
Richard: The truth is completely out now, Elena, stop trying to deny it.