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Any update?

Addie

Nothing. Still no money. No word from Mason. And nothing from Jerry or Gavin.

Coraline

How many days left?

Addie

Three days.

Coraline

My money is on Jerry filing for some kind of injunction and freezing the estate.

Addie

Me too. How did we get here?

Coraline

We underestimated the ruthlessness of assholes.

Addie

I’m considering giving them my half of the organization in return for my money and Gavin relinquishing legal rights to the girls.

Coraline

He wins if you do that. Don’t let him win, Addie.

Addie

He may win, but so do I. I’d get him out of our lives, and I’d get my money so I can move on.

Coraline

You don’t want to do this, sissy.

Addie

I’m just thinking about it.

Coraline

Well, stop.

Addie

I’ll let you know if anything changes. Now go study and turn yourself into the bigger shark, Cori. We need a lawyer in the family. Love you.

Coraline

Don’t do anything without talking to me first.

Addie

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