Chapter 5 - Uncovering Preston’s Secret Financial Backers
The judge leaned forward, narrowing her eyes at the imposing stranger standing before her bench.
“Identify yourself for the record, sir, or security will escort you out immediately,” the judge demanded.
“Elias Marchetti,” he replied evenly, pulling a thick manila folder from inside his heavy wool overcoat.
“And I am appearing as principal financial guarantor and interested corporate trustee for the Hart family estate.”
Preston shot up from his seat, his face turning pale red with sudden, blind fury.
“Your Honor, this man has no legal standing! He runs commercial real estate and logistics!” Preston shouted across the room.
Elias opened the manila folder, sliding a series of stamped corporate documents across the judge’s desk.
“I also own the commercial mortgage on Mr. Ashby’s downtown consulting firm and hold forty percent of his secondary equity,” Elias noted coldly.
The courtroom gasped collectively as Robert buried his face in his hands, realizing the absolute catastrophe unfolding.
“Furthermore,” Elias continued, turning his dark gaze toward Preston, “Mr. Ashby’s recent capital injections came from questionable offshore shell accounts.”
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“Objection! Hearsay!” Preston’s lawyer yelled, his voice cracking with rising panic.
“Not hearsay when federal tax evasion warrants have already been signed by the district attorney this morning,” Elias countered smoothly.
