I nodded.
“Yes, Your Honor.”
He looked toward Julian’s counsel.
“Do you dispute the authenticity of these records?”
The lead attorney stood.
“We need an opportunity to review the current ownership implications.”
The judge nodded.
“That is appropriate.”
He continued.
“But your earlier characterization of Mrs. Carter as having no financial interest in the company appears inconsistent with the documents before the court.”
Julian stared at the table.
I remained standing.
Then said quietly:
“Your Honor, I didn’t come here to embarrass my husband.”
The judge looked at me.
I continued.
“I came because he’s asking the court to believe I contributed nothing to a company I helped establish.”
My voice trembled.
“And because he’s using that false picture to argue that I cannot care for our children.”
The judge nodded.
“Understood.”
I sat down.
And for the first time in years, Julian looked frightened.
The hearing did not end with the judge simply handing me the company.
