“Mom, you are misunderstanding this,” Gregory said quickly, trying to regain control, “this was meant to protect your assets and make things easier.”
“Do not use that word with me,” I interrupted, my voice firm and unwavering, “protection does not involve deception or negotiating my signature in a language you thought I could not understand.”
People nearby had begun to notice, and Gregory’s discomfort grew as he realized the situation was no longer under his control.
“You are making a scene,” he said through clenched teeth.
“No, you created the scene when you assumed your mother was too old and too unaware to see how you were betraying her,” I replied steadily.
The client lowered his gaze briefly before speaking with quiet determination, “Out of respect for you, I will not proceed with any agreement involving your son, and I have recorded part of this meeting as part of standard protocol in case it is needed.”
Fear flickered across Gregory’s face as his carefully constructed plan began to unravel in front of him.