Chapter 4
Claire’s arrogant smile instantly vanished, her hand freezing midway as she raised her wine glass to her lips.
"What... what are you talking about?" Claire stammered, her voice suddenly losing its sharp edge.
"Daniel is the sole heir to the Vance empire! You can't just disinherit us!"
Daniel snapped his head up, his face draining of all color as he stared at his father in sheer horror.
"Dad, you're joking, right?" Daniel pleaded, taking a desperate step forward. "You can't cut me off!"
"Watch me," Arthur replied coldly. "Your corporate credit cards were deactivated twenty minutes ago."
"Your luxury sports cars parked outside are currently being repossessed by federal marshals."
"And by morning, your names will be permanently scrubbed from every asset bearing the Vance name."
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Claire slammed her wine glass down onto the marble floor, shattering the crystal into a thousand glittering pieces.
"You arrogant old bastard!" Claire shrieked, dropping her polished socialite facade completely.
