Chapter 7 - Expelled from the Estate
The heavy wooden double doors swung open wide, casting Ethan out onto the pristine stone steps of the grand mansion.
His leather briefcase was tossed out after him, crashing hard against the concrete and spilling documents across the driveway.
"You're finished, Ethan! Don't ever show your face near my daughter or my grandchild again!" Arthur shouted from the doorway.
Elena collapsed onto the bottom stair, burying her face in her hands as her luxurious social status crumbled to dust.
Clara walked over to the entryway table, picking up her metallic silver clutch and preparing to leave the nightmare behind.
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"Are you coming home with me, Clara?" Arthur asked gently, his harsh exterior melting entirely when looking at his daughter.
"Yes, Dad. It's time to reclaim what was always mine," Clara answered, casting one final, pitying glance at her weeping mother-in-law.
