Chapter 19 - THE SHOCKING CONDITION
"Regardless of past disputes, Harrison's final trust agreement contains a mandatory execution clause," Arthur Vance declared.
"To inherit Harrison’s forty-million-dollar Swiss estate, the current owner of this house must fulfill one specific condition," Arthur read aloud.
"What condition?" Sarah asked anxiously, leaning over the counter to read the small print.
"The estate and all remaining trust funds must be transferred to Harrison’s only surviving goddaughter within thirty days," Arthur revealed.
"And who is Harrison Sterling’s goddaughter?" David asked, a sinking feeling taking root in the pit of his stomach.
Arthur Vance looked up from the paper, his expression completely devoid of emotion as he delivered the devastating answer.
"Chloe Vance... your ex-wife."
Silence fell over the kitchen like a heavy lead blanket, leaving David, Sarah, and Margaret completely paralyzed.
"This is insane! Chloe is sitting in a maximum-security prison cell awaiting trial!" Sarah roared in furious disbelief.
"Criminal charges do not invalidate a legal trust designation under Swiss inheritance law, Miss Sterling," Arthur explained calmly.
"If Margaret refuses to transfer the deed to Chloe within thirty days, the entire property reverts to the state for liquidation," Arthur warned.
Margaret rested her hands on the counter, her mind racing at lightning speed to analyze the legal trap laid thirty years ago.
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"My husband thought he was being clever... but he left us at the mercy of the very woman who tried to burn us alive," Margaret realized.
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