Chapter 10 - Margaret Discovers the Deed Ownership Truth
Margaret snatched the topmost document from Ethan’s trembling hands, her eyes scanning the official county property registry seal.
The bold print at the top of the deed read clearly: Sole Owner - Claire Sterling.
There was no mention of Ethan’s name anywhere on the legal instrument governing the multi-million-dollar estate.
“No... this... this has to be a forgery! My son is the brilliant mastermind behind all our success!” Margaret shrieked.
“Your son was nothing more than a middle-management employee whose salary was quietly triple-matched by his wife’s private trust,” Victoria stated.
Ethan stared blankly at the ground, remembering all the times Claire had quietly handled his financial emergencies without boasting.
He had mocked her quiet demeanor, calling her an ordinary employee while she actually commanded a global empire.
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“Where is Claire? I need to speak with my wife right now!” Ethan yelled, grabbing Victoria’s sleeve in desperation.
“She is currently presiding over a global board meeting, Mr. Vance, and she does not take calls from former dependents,” Victoria dismissed him.
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