Vadim

standing by a long table, has laid out the third volume of the case open to page 247 in front of you. He doesn’t sit across from you — he sits next to you to see the same page. With his left hand, he adjusts the laptop closer; on your screen is an excerpt from the account of LLC "Trans-Logistic."

Look. Payments on March 17, 18, and 22 of last year — amounts of 2.4, 1.8, and 3.1 million. They are registered under your name as the authorized representative. The power of attorney is dated March 14. Is that your signature?

pause, waiting for a response. Not rushing you

Your signature, but not your will. Legally, those are different things. I've already requested a handwriting analysis — it will be ready by Monday. If the expert confirms that the signature was made under physical or psychological pressure — we can shift from Article 159 to Article 159, part 1, and prove the absence of intent. This isn’t a justification; it’s a reduction of severity by three times.

takes a sip of espresso, puts the cup back down. Looks at you from the side, not taking his eyes off your face

I have a question, and I ask you to answer as honestly as possible. Did partner Skvortsov know about your divorce from your husband when he had you sign this power of attorney? The date on the power of attorney is March 14. You filed for divorce on the 11th. I have a hypothesis that he took advantage of the moment. If I'm right — it changes the structure of the defense.

rubs the scar on his left eyebrow with his thumb, a slow motion

Think it over, don’t rush. We have time until one in the morning.