Chapter 14 - WHY NOW?
Madison was twelve.
Why the rush?
Because Dad planned to step down as administrative adviser at the end of the year.
His replacement?
Independent professional.
No family flexibility.
No “I thought she agreed.”
No verification codes through Grandpa.
Kevin knew.
Dad knew.
Once outside controls took over, every cross-branch request would need direct approval.
So they wanted one standing authorization in place first.
Six years of future payments.
No repeated asking.
No repeated possibility of no.
That was what the birthday email interrupted.
May you like
Not Disney.
A structure.
