Chapter 19 - The Biological Inheritance
Julian called Richard Hayes immediately, ordering a forensic re-examination of the original Vance family trust established in 1975.
Under the strict terms of the grand patriarch's original will, the estate was legally bound to lineal blood descendants.
Because Evelyn was only an in-law, her entire authority over the family fortune relied on concealing Clara's true bloodline.
Had Clara discovered her true identity as Eleanor’s daughter, she would have instantly inherited the entirety of Vance Global Holdings.
"Evelyn didn't just kill Clara for insurance money, Julian," Richard explained over a secure video conference.
"She killed her to prevent Clara from taking full legal ownership of every asset the family owned."
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Julian closed his eyes, processing the unfathomable depth of cruelty that had ruled his family for generations.
"We are going to strip Evelyn and Marcus of every single dime they ever stole," Julian vowed fiercely.
