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Liam studied his father He took a deep breath And studied some more

Not wanting to interrupt whatever co place between father and son, Gabrielle sat there Feeling helpless

And worried, too

But she was glad to be there She didn’t want Lia this battle alone

“So tellon”

“I’ve been set up”

“How?” Liam’s question shot back immediately

“I have no idea”

“What evidence do they have that you’ve done anything wrong?” Gabrielle’s voice butted in when she’d told herself she was going to stay silent unless her opinion was solicited

“Plenty” The older aze turned on her She didn’t knohether to be flattered or nervous She was a bit of both

But determined to remain by Liam’s side

“What evidence, Dad? What have they got on you? Is it legitimate?”

“The files they found containing clients’ names and payables exist The offshore accounts exist The land that was being used for investment bait exists That fact that it’s worthless swampland, instead of the Grayson development land that it was said to be, is true”

“You sold swausted look on Liam’s face to knoas horrified

“Someone did That someone was not me”