Chapter 8 - The Will of Julian Vance**
The blue lights of emergency vehicles flashed across the high arched windows as three unmarked police SUVs pulled into the driveway.
Detective Marcus Reed stepped into the grand foyer, flashing his badge before looking at the three restrained intruders on the floor.
“You’ve been busy tonight, Vance,” Reed said, pulling off his wet hat.
“Pamela tried to take my son, Detective,” Julian said, handing over the satellite phone. “And she brought private security to do it.”
Reed examined the phone, his expression darkening as he scrolled through the encrypted call logs.
“This satellite frequency is registered to a shell company in the Cayman Islands,” Reed noted. “We can’t hold these men for more than twenty-four hours without a formal indictment.”
“Hold them on attempted kidnapping,” Julian demanded.
“I can’t do that without direct testimony from the mother,” Reed replied, looking Julian dead in the eye. “And according to the city records filed two hours ago, Pamela Vance is still listed as Leo’s legal guardian.”
Julian felt a sharp surge of rage boiling in his chest.
“My father’s will was probated three years ago!” Julian shouted.
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“A secondary will was filed in Manhattan at midnight,” Reed dropped the bomb gently. “It names Pamela as the sole executor of the entire Vance estate until Leo turns twenty-one.”
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