Chapter 9 - The Private Investigator Uncovers the Truth
By late afternoon, the elite private investigator hired by Sterling strode into Luca’s private office carrying a thick manila folder.
He placed the documents squarely on the center of Luca’s desk, opening the cover to reveal official hospital birth records.
“Mr. Moretti, your legal team was thorough in checking local medical databases back then, but Mrs. Carter used an independent private clinic in Evanston,” the investigator explained.
Luca’s hands shook slightly as he picked up the certified birth certificates stamped with the exact date four years prior.
Leo Moretti and Maya Moretti.
Born healthy, vigorous, and undeniably carrying his paternal lineage down to the exact blood type and DNA markers.
“She gave birth less than six months after our divorce was finalized,” Luca whispered, staring at the dates in stunned disbelief.
“She paid for the entire medical procedure out of an independent trust fund her late father left her years ago,” the investigator continued.
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“She didn't want your money, Mr. Moretti. She wanted complete, unhindered distance from your world.”
Luca closed his eyes, feeling a physical pain in his chest that no corporate loss could ever hope to replicate.
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