The Legacy of the Dead Grandmothers Ring and the Family Secret
She did not flinch, nor did she look away.
“The trust was meant for the children’s wing at the hospital,” I said, my voice rising. “For the historic preservation of the harbor.”
“The harbor is dying anyway, Evelyn,” Marjorie said coldly.
“You stole from my family’s legacy,” I said, taking a step toward her. “To pay for this?”
I gestured to Graham, who was now leaning against a wooden pew, looking completely defeated.
“To pay for his country club dues? To pay for your jewelry?” I asked.
“We did what was necessary to keep the Caldwell name respectable,” Marjorie said, her voice steady. “Your father would have understood.”
“My father would have had you arrested,” I said.
Julian was still scrolling, his expression becoming more grim by the second.
“It’s worse than that, Evelyn,” Julian said, looking up from the tablet.
“What do you mean?” I asked.
“The total amount withdrawn over the last five years,” Julian said, looking at Marjorie. “It exceeds the actual value of the trust.”
“What?” I said.
“They didn’t just drain the interest,” Julian said. “They leveraged the principal against private loans.”