Arthur: Marcus, as your family asset attorney, I’ve reviewed the full financial background on Evelyn since the arrest. What we found is horrifying.
Marcus: What did you find, Arthur?
Arthur: She wasn't just after the prenup clause. She was in massive debt before she even met you. Over seven hundred thousand dollars in offshore gambling debts.
Eleanor: Sweet Lord... she targeted my son from the very beginning.
Arthur: Exactly, Mrs. Vance. And three weeks ago, she took out a secondary life insurance policy on little Lily, naming herself as the contingent beneficiary.
Marcus: She took out an insurance policy on my baby girl?!
Arthur: She attempted to. The application was pending your joint signature, which she was planning to forge or bypass once the trust fund was modified.
Marcus: I gave that woman everything. A life of luxury, a home, complete access to my family estate.
Eleanor: Evil doesn't care about kindness, Marcus. Evil only cares about what it can steal.
Marcus: Is there any chance she gets bail?
Arthur: With the video evidence and the financial paper trail proving premeditated intent for financial gain? Not a chance. The judge set bail at five million dollars, cash only. Her family can't pay it, and her bank accounts are frozen.
Marcus: Good. What about the divorce proceedings?
Arthur: Under Texas law, a felony conviction against a family member completely nullifies all spousal support, property division, and prenup claims. She gets absolutely zero.
Eleanor: How is Lily doing, Marcus?
Marcus: She’s upstairs playing with her blocks. The doctor checked her lungs—she’s going to be completely fine physically.
Eleanor: And emotionally?
Marcus: She keeps asking why Evelyn pushed her. How do you explain to a toddler that someone tried to hurt her for money?
Eleanor: You don't. You just hold her close and show her what real love looks like.
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