“The objection is overruled,” Judge Beckett said.

“Dr. Aris, please take the stand.”

Dr. Aris walked to the witness box and was sworn in.

She adjusted the microphone.

Deborah walked to the center of the courtroom.

“Dr. Aris, please tell the court what you found when you examined the signature on the transfer agreement,” Deborah said.

Dr. Aris tapped her tablet, which was now projected onto the large screen on the courtroom wall.

The giant signature appeared for everyone to see.

“This signature was not written with a pen on this paper,” Dr. Aris said.

Gavin leaned forward, his knuckles turning white on the table.

Sloane stood up again, her face pale.

“That’s a lie!” Sloane screamed.

“I saw her sign it!”

Judge Beckett banged her gavel.

“Ms. Pierce, sit down or you will be held in contempt!” the judge warned.

But Sloane didn’t sit.

She looked at Gavin, her eyes wide with panic.

A phone on Gavin’s table suddenly began to buzz loudly, vibrating against the wood.

It was his personal phone.

The screen lit up with an incoming call from the Rourke Regional IT director.