Chapter 10 - Evicting Noelle And Serving Divorce Papers
Jeffrey stepped forward, attempting to use his usual intimidating physical presence to block the hallway. "You can't kick my mother out of this house, Claire! This estate has been in the Bennett family for decades!" he shouted.
"Actually, Jeffrey, the mortgage was paid off entirely using my venture capital earnings from London," I corrected him smoothly. Richard stepped out from behind the security team, holding a thick packet of legal documents bearing court seals.
"Mr. Jeffrey Vance, you are hereby served with emergency divorce papers, a temporary protective order, and child endangerment indictments," Richard stated loudly. Richard thrust the legal papers directly into Jeffrey's chest, forcing him to stumble backward against the wall.
Simultaneously, the mistress walked down the staircase wearing her silk robe, looking confused by the commotion. "Jeffrey, what's going on? Who are all these people?" she asked innocently.
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"Pack your designer clothes and grab your child's toys within fifteen minutes, or the sheriff will pack them in trash bags," I ordered her. Noelle began hyperventilating, grabbing onto the banister for support as her grand illusion of control completely collapsed.
"You'll pay for this, Claire! My son will destroy you in court!" Noelle screamed hysterically as security guided her toward the door. "Your son can't even pay his own legal fees anymore, Noelle; his accounts are frozen," I replied with a chilling smile.
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