Chapter 12 - The DNA Match Request
The legal battle escalated by Monday morning when a Harris County probate judge issued an emergency injunction demanding compliance.
Mara’s newly hired pro-bono family lawyer, Sarah Jenkins, met her inside a small conference room near the courthouse.
"Mara, we can fight the custody demand, but the DNA test is mandatory under Texas probate law," Sarah explained gently.
"If June is Liam Ashford's biological child, she has an absolute right to her father's inheritance."
"And Grant has an absolute right to try and manipulate her," Mara retorted angrily, slamming her fist on the table.
"You don't understand, Sarah! Grant tried to kill Leo twenty-five years ago!"
Sarah’s eyes widened in profound shock as Mara laid out the contents of Leo's secret safety deposit box.
"If this flash drive contains legitimate proof of attempted murder and corporate fraud," Sarah whispered, leaning forward.
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"Then we aren't just fighting a custody battle anymore."
"We are bringing down the entire Ashford conglomerate."
