Chapter 15 - The Truth About The Family Estate
During the initial court proceedings, Judge Harrison reviewed the asset ownership disclosures submitted by Marcus Sterling.
It was revealed in open court that the very mansion Diane lived in was actually mortgaged to our family trust.
“The property deed reverts entirely to Eleanor Hart as primary lienholder due to default on commercial obligations,” the judge ruled.
Diane gasped from the gallery, realizing she was about to be legally evicted from the home she claimed as her birthright.
“You can’t throw me out! I belong to New York society!” Diane screamed across the courtroom before bailiffs silenced her.
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“Order in the court! Your social standing doesn’t exempt you from contract law, Mrs. Vance,” the judge warned sternly.
Liam and I sat quietly in the front row, watching the total collapse of the dynasty that had tried to treat us like servants.
