HER HUSBAND STATIONED TWENTY ARMED MEN OUTSIDE THE DELIVERY ROOM—BUT HIS WIFE WAS ALREADY TEARING DOWN HIS EMPIRE FROM 30,000 FEET

the cabin remained quiet except for the low hum of the engines and the occasional clink of ice against glass.

Across from her sat her attorney, Elaine Porter, reviewing documents with the composed focus of a woman who billed $1,200 an hour and earned every penny.

“The transfer to the Delaware holding company is complete,” Elaine said. “Your personal continue reading …