Part 2: Dad noticed first. “Martin?” he said. “What is it?” The accountant looked at me, then at the screen again. “The operating account access has been suspended.”

Vivian laughed nervously. “What does that mean?”

“It means,” I said, “my personal guarantee is officially withdrawn.”

Dad stood so fast his chair hit the wall. “You can’t do that.”

“I already did.”

The room lost its warmth.

Martin cleared his throat. “Edward, without her guarantee, the bank can call the review immediately.”

Mom blinked. “What review?”

I turned to her. “The one keeping Dad’s company alive.”

For three years, my income, my condo, my credit, and my private contracts had supported the business. Not Vivian’s charm. Not Dad’s reputation. Not Mom’s dinner parties.

Mine.

Dad pointed at me. “You ungrateful little—”

“Careful,” I said softly. “There are guests.”

That stopped him.

I placed a folder on the table. Copies of loan agreements. Transfer records. Emails from Dad begging me to “save the family name.” Texts from Mom promising I would be respected after the company recovered. Invoices Vivian had charged to the business for clothing, trips, and engagement photos.

Her fiancé slowly lowered his glass.

Vivian’s face turned red. “Those were approved.”

“By Dad,” I said. “Using a company account under bank supervision.”

Martin whispered, “Edward…”

Dad’s fury shifted into fear.

Then his phone rang.

The bank.

He stared at the caller ID like it was a judge.

Mom grabbed my wrist. “Undo this.”

I looked at her hand until she let go.

“You said my only value was the money I bring home,” I said. “So I took my value home.”

Dad answered the call on speaker by mistake.

A woman’s voice filled the room.

“Mr. Callahan, we received Ms. Callahan’s notice. Effective immediately, all pending credit extensions are frozen.”

Vivian whispered, “But my wedding deposit…”

The banker continued, “And there is a second matter. We need to discuss possible misuse of restricted business funds.”

Dad looked at Vivian.

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