PART 3 The courthouse smelled like wet coats, old paper, and coffee that had been burned for too many hours.

“Bryce Calloway was never appointed.”

Bryce looked at the table.

Margaret continued.

“Second, the controlling shares transferred automatically upon live birth of the beneficiaries. These children are not hypothetical heirs. They are current beneficiaries.”

Judge Pike reviewed the page.

“Names?”

Margaret’s voice softened slightly.

“Amelia Rose Calloway, Grace continue reading …