Connor called again the following day, and his voice sounded completely different. The confidence and charm were gone, replaced by hesitation and uncertainty.
“Alyssa, this was unnecessary,” he said quietly, trying to regain some control. I replied calmly without raising my voice, “No, it was completely legal.”
He fell silent, struggling to respond as the weight of reality settled on him. After a moment, he tried again and said, “You could have waited before doing this.”
I answered immediately without hesitation. “You could have paid for your own wedding instead.”
He exhaled sharply, revealing his frustration and lack of options. “The company still belongs to me too,” he muttered, attempting to assert control.
I remained steady and replied clearly. “The company belongs to the partnership, and you signed an agreement giving me financial control during the audit.”
There was a long pause as he processed what I had just said. “What audit are you talking about,” he asked, his voice noticeably weaker.
“The audit begins on Monday, and I have been preparing for it for months,” I explained calmly. I let the words settle because this was not about revenge but about protection.