Chapter 12 - THE MONEY RETURNS
Financial mediation addressed Carter Transition LLC.
Daniel had moved marital funds without Rachel’s informed consent.
Some spent:
apartment deposit,
legal consultation,
furniture,
private investigator.
Yes.
Private investigator.
Rachel stared.
Daniel hired someone to document her routine.
Not illegal in public spaces.
Creepy.
The investigator found nothing useful:
school pickup,
grocery store,
park,
work.
Then one invoice:
SURVEILLANCE — CARTER FAMILY / EVELYN RESIDENCE.
Daniel had even checked whether Rachel discovered the secret visits.
Paranoia feeding secrecy.
Mediation required accounting.
Funds remaining returned to marital pool.
Money spent improperly would be considered in final property division.
Evelyn withdrew the promised $300,000 contribution.
Not revenge.
Boundary.
She told Daniel:
“I will help with Emma’s needs directly if necessary. I will not finance your strategy.”
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Daniel looked devastated.
For the first time, family money no longer insulated him from consequences.
