“The capital that saved your company three years ago came from her money,” Malcolm said. “The board members who elevated you were placed by her father’s people. You are not a self-made titan. You are a badly performing investment that has just been liquidated.”
Savannah began backing away from him.
The moment she realized Nathaniel was no longer rich, her loyalty vanished.
“Please,” she cried. “I didn’t know. He lied to me. I’m pregnant with his child. You can’t throw me out.”
I looked at Malcolm.
“Bring her medical file.”
Malcolm removed a sealed envelope from his briefcase and pulled out medical records.
“What is that?” Nathaniel demanded.
Malcolm read clearly.
“Medical records from St. Catherine’s Medical Center. Patient: Savannah Vance. Blood panels drawn forty-eight hours ago. Patient is not currently pregnant. hCG level: zero. Additionally, patient underwent elective tubal ligation four years ago. Pregnancy is physically impossible.”
The room went silent.
Nathaniel slowly turned toward Savannah.
“You’re not pregnant?”
Savannah backed into the bar.
