Boston Mother Cancels Twenty Two Million Dollar Wedding Gift After Morning Betrayal
“The paperwork is in order, Michael,” I said, keeping my hands folded in my lap.
“But there are a few discrepancies we must resolve before the funds are released from the primary account,” I said.
Thomas let out a short, dry laugh, buttering another piece of bread.
“I thought the whole point of a wedding gift was that it was a gift, not a negotiation,” Thomas said.
“My family has always believed in promptness when it comes to financial agreements,” he added.
“It is a matter of respect,” Thomas said.
Avery cleaned his glasses with a silk cloth, his expression entirely neutral.
“The law requires absolute clarity when modifying an estate plan of this scale,” Avery said.
“We are simply conducting our standard due diligence,” he added.
“We cannot allow twenty-two million dollars to move without verifying every detail of the transaction,” Avery said.
“The state of Massachusetts has very strict guidelines regarding large asset transfers between family members,” Avery added.
Victoria rotated her ring again, her knuckles turning slightly white against her water glass.
“What sort of discrepancies, Beatrice?” Victoria asked.
