“If Scott is divorced due to proven infidelity, his share of the estate is cut by eighty percent,” Jerome said.

“The remaining eighty percent goes directly to the jilted spouse.”

“That would be you, Avery.”

I stared at him, my mouth dry as I processed his words.

“Does Scott know about this?” I asked.

“The probate attorney hasn’t disclosed the full terms to him yet,” Jerome said. “Scott only knows the final dollar amount.”

Jerome smiled, a cold, calculated expression that made me feel a sudden surge of hope.

“But we have a timing problem,” Jerome said.

“The final divorce decree is scheduled to be filed in court next Tuesday.”

“If you sign those papers now, the divorce is finalized before we can legally link his affair to the estate.”

“So what do we do?” I asked.

“We delay,” Jerome said simply.

“We need undeniable proof of a pre-existing affair.”

“Proof that they were together months before his grandmother passed away.”

“How do we get that?” Rachel asked.

“I need time to subpoena records,” Jerome said. “Phone logs, bank statements, travel history.”